Violet L. Pierce

May 16, 1942 - April 4, 2015

Violet L. Pierce, 72, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 4, 2015 surrounded by her loving family in her home. She was born May 16, 1942 in Sewanee, Tennessee, the daughter of the late William and Bessie (Blankenship) Hargis. Violet was a 1959 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. She married the love of her life, Kendall Pierce, on June 14, 1960. Violet worked for Perfect Circle/Dana Corporation for many years before retiring in 2013. She enjoyed planting flowers and trees around her home, reading and travelling with her husband as they visited Europe and Hawaii. She was a great cook and an excellent pie baker. Her memory will be cherished by her loving husband of over 54 years, Kendall Pierce; two sons, Eric (wife: Rebecca) Pierce and Bryan Pierce both of Muncie; two grandchildren, Anthony (wife: Jenifer) Pierce of Muncie and Kelli (husband: Doug) Shepherd of Noblesville; five great-grandchildren, Aidan, Cooper, Skyler, Alex and Rylie; a brother, Darrell (wife: Carolyn) Hargis; a sister-in-law, Nancy Hargis, of Burlington and several nieces and nephews. Violet was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, David Hargis. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Sproles Family Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Bennett officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Summit Cemetery. Friends may call from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service Wednesday at the funeral home. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Violet Pierce.