Mildred GlyniecePierce

Mildred Lytal Pierce

          Mildred Glyniece Lytal Pierce, 92, died at Legend Health Care in Greenville on October 29, 2014.  She was born on May 1, 1922 in the Mt. Carmel community near Wolfe City, as the sixth of six children of Jesse James and Naomi Lytal.  Mildred grew up on a farm and attended Wolfe City School District.  She graduated as a Licensed Vocational Nurse from Grayson County Community College and worked at the nursing home in Leonard for a few years and then at Greenville Hospital in ICU until her retirement at age 80.  At one time, she was the oldest still-practicing licensed nurse in the state of Texas.  She always lived in Hunt County.

          Mildred met the love of her life, Marion Pierce, during school days.  They were married in 1946 after he returned from serving in the Army Air Corp in both the European and Asiatic Theaters during World War II. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Celeste.  Mildred’s passion in life was her family.  She enjoyed growing and canning her own fresh vegetables and was known as an excellent cook.   

          Mildred was preceded in death by her husband Marion in 2012; brothers Burress Lytal and his wife, Mildred of Wolfe City and Hurlon Lytal & his wife, Dorothy of Greenville, as well as sisters Kathleen Shields and her husband, Charlie of Wylie and Bonnie Lytal and Inell Lytal of Greenville.  She is survived by her only son, Mike Pierce and his wife, Tina of Celeste; three grandchildren Nathan and his wife, Brandies, Dustin, and Chasey; and three great-grandchildren Kyle, Kolton, and Kirra along with numerous nieces and nephews.

          The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation for the wonderful care given to Mildred by the staff at Legend Health Care and also by Hospice Plus.

Visitation will be at Coker-Mathews, 5100 Interstate 30 at U.S. 69, Greenville, TX on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.  The funeral service will be will be held on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2:00 p.m. at Coker-Mathews with Chaplain Nick Williams officiating.  Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Wolfe City.  Pallbearers will be Nathan Pierce, Dustin Pierce, Clay Sandlin, Terry Jones, Trent Crossland, James Daugherty, Dereck Allsup and Howard Manuel.