Francisca Pierce
1933 ~ 2017
Date of death: February 7, 2017
In profound sadness, the staff of Veasley Funeral Home & Cremations, Inc. want to express our sincere condolences to the Pierce family. Francisca's earthly temple is now resting in the care of Veasley Funeral Home. Revelations 21:4 says "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death; nor sorrow, nor crying, neither shall their be anymore pain, for the former things are passed away." Be assured that in the days ahead you will surely gain strength from the memories of Francisca Terrie Pierce.
Sincerely,
Derrick B.Veasley ~ Director
Henry B.Veasley ~ Director
Pastor E.C. Maltbia ~ Chaplain
Francisca Terre Quinit-Pierce, 83, of Conway, Arkansas was born September 17, 1933 in Sison Pangasinan, Philippines to Ricardo and Marcelina Quinit. Francisca attended school in the Phillippines surrounded by siblings and other family members. This is what formed her strong family ties. Francisca was raised as a Catholic and joined St. Joseph Catholic church when she moved to Conway. Although she was Catholic, she spread her love of Christ to friends and family of all denominations. Francisca met her husband in Okinawa in the early 1970's. There a bond was formed and she came to the United States and married James Earl Pierce in 1974 and from that union one son was born, James "Jimmy" Earl Pierce, Jr. When Francisca moved to Conway, because of her love for people, she took a job with the Mad Butcher Super Market while maintaining her focus on her immediate and extended families, they were always a priority as she enriched, supported and encouraged them to achieve a better life. Francisca loved fishing and hosted many fish fries with all the trimmings and often gave her famous egg rolls to friends and family. Many loving memories are left to be cherished by her devoted husband, James Earl Pierce, Sr. of Conway, Arkansas; a loving son, James "Jimmy" Earl Pierce, Jr. of Los Angeles, California; one brother, Ernesto Quinit of the Philippines; three sisters, Felicidad Santiago of London, England, Conchita David and Pacita Paguyo both of the Philippines; two stepsons, Henry (Mae) Payne of St. Petersburg, Florida, Bennie (Karen) Pierce of Conway, Arkansas; seven grandchildren, Logan Pierce, Bennie Pierce, Tikiera, Crystal, Precious, James, Lakisha Payne and a host of loving nephews, nieces, precious family members and dear friends. Francisca Pierce will be out for viewing Thursday, February 23, 2017 from 12noon to 6pm and a visitation will be held from 6pm-7pm at Veasley Funeral Home. Celebration of life service will be held Friday, February 24, 2017, 11:00am at True Holiness Saints Center, 198 Hwy 286 E. Conway, Arkansas 72034. Pastor E.C. Maltbia Officiating.