Barbara was raised in Cuney, Texas and attended schools in Jacksonville, Texas.

She accepted Christ early in life and united with Rock Hill Baptist Church.  Later, she became a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. Dwight Callier.

She worked at Nan Travis Hospital for many years.

On March 20, 2018 in Palestine, Texas, Barbara left this earth on the Wings of Angels. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mosley and Bula Mae Pierce; siblings, Jimmie Pierce and Henry Pierce.

Loving survivors: son, Christopher Mayes, Tyler, Texas; three daughters, Pershonnia Wilson, Waco, Texas, Lisa (Rene) Hernandez, Dallas, Texas and Katherine Mayes, Palestine, Texas; brothers, Melvin Pierce, Ft. Worth, Texas, Charles (Eva) Pierce, Dallas, Texas, Ivory (Martha) Pierce, Ft. Worth, Texas; sisters, Myra Pierce, Slocum, Texas and Sara Pierce, South Dakota; 20 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Final arrangements made by Emanuel Funeral Home _ Palestine, 1721 W. Oak St., Palestine, TX  75801.
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