Obituary: Evelyn Inez Pierce
Evelyn Inez Pierce, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed from this
life Friday, September 2, 2011. Inez was born February 27, 1916 in Grand
Prairie, Texas. Her parents were Cal Hall Spears and Annie Mae Fugat Spears.
When her deafness was discovered, she was sent to school at the Texas
School for the Deaf in Austin. In 1942, she married Lucien Warner Pierce and
settled down to family life in Grand Prairie. Inez had already joined Silent
Friends Chapel in 1938, and convinced her new husband to join. The two were
active members in the congregation for well over 60 years. In later years,
Inez and Lucien became very active as volunteers in the Deaf community
working in various capacities for the Deaf Action Center in Dallas.
Always a gracious hostess, Inez loved to have friends over to her house for
social gatherings. Inez had a warm, lively personality, making anyone who
met her feel welcomed. She was well-loved by her family and in the community
as well.
Her family cherishes her many creative endeavors, including her drawings,
watercolors, crochet and embroidery. She loved color and vibrance, and
often engaged her children and grandchildren in creative activities.
Inez is preceded in death by her husband, Lucien. Survivors include daughter
Rosemary Sue Cox and son-in-law Bobby Cox; daughter Sara Pierce; three
grandchildren and their spouses; and two great grandchildren.
Memorial service will be held September 7, Wednesday afternoon at one
o’clock at Arlington Funeral Home, 1221 E. Division Street, Arlington,
Texas. Viewing will be held on Tuesday evening 6-8 at the same location.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Deaf, Inc.
(Heritage Square Assisted Living) or to Universal Health Resources and
Hospice Care, or to New Life Deaf Fellowship, all in Fort Worth, Texas.
CONTACT PERSON NAME: Sara Pierce
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
CONTACT TELEPHONE #: (512) 964-5345 Voice or text