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- [S10407] Find a Grave - US Index, DUDLEY Lenora Pierson.
DUMAS - Lenora Pierson, 87, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in First Assembly of God with her son, the Rev. Billy Pierson, and the Rev. Damon Akins, pastor, officiating. Private graveside services will be in Dumas Cemetery by Morrison Funeral Directors.
Lenora Pierson was born April 3, 1922, in Carey to Alwin and Willie Dudley. She was one of nine children. She married Walter Pierson on Aug. 18, 1946, in Plainview. Together, their union was completed after 63 years of marriage. In January 1956, they moved to Hereford, where they farmed for more than 40 years. Lenora was a homemaker, worked for Hereford Independent School District in the cafeteria for many years and was very active in Hereford Assembly of God. She served as a Sunday school teacher, worked with Women's Ministry, sang in the church choir and enjoyed singing the old hymns, and served in other various avenues of church ministry. She served in this capacity for more than 40 years until they moved to Dumas in 2001. She was a member of First Assembly of God in Dumas. She was an avid supporter of church missionaries and wrote many letters of encouragement over the years.
She had three sons and a daughter. After her children were grown, they adopted another child in 1975. She worked very hard as a loving wife and mother. She served the Lord with her whole heart, reading the Bible through more than 40 times and praying daily for her family and friends. She always thought of others and provided for others as the need would arise. During the 40 years, she and her husband saw that many children were provided a ride to Sunday school and church.
She will be remembered by many for her cookies and gingerbread. Her joy was being with her family and sharing with her family and friends about Jesus Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Homer Dudley; and two sisters, Fay Harmon and Nita Holland.
Survivors include her loving husband, Walter; four sons, the Rev. Charlie Pierson and wife Nova of Red Rock, the Rev. Billy Pierson and wife Mandy of Pearland, Dale Pierson and wife Grace of Dumas and Danny Pierson of College Station; a daughter, Esther Allen and husband Jerry of Dumas; four sisters, Lurine Dudley, Dora Biggerstaff, Jimmy Crabtree, all of Muleshoe, and Alma Pierson of Bovina; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous other family and friends.
The family suggests memorials be to the Alzheimer's Association, 2200 W. Seventh Ave., Amarillo, TX 79106; Dumas Camp, Gideons International, P.O. Box 432, Dumas, TX 79029; or Light For The Lost, First Assembly of God, P.O. Box 764, Dumas, TX 79029.
The family will be at 906 N.E. Fourth St. in Dumas.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45257636/lenora_pierson
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Willie and Alwin Dudley buried together
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144226816/willie_wanda_dudley
- [S10407] Find a Grave - US Index, PIERSON Charley Walter 1919-2011 (Veteran).
Charley Walter Pierson 92 passed away on Wednesday December 14, 2011. Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Saturday December 17, 2011 at First Assembly of God in Dumas. Rev. Damon Akins pastor of the church will be officiating assisted by Charley's son Dale Pierson. Private family interment was held in Dumas Cemetery.
Charley Walter Pierson was born November 29, 1919 to W.I. and Ella Pierson near Petersburg, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his wife Lenora Pierson; his parents and several brothers and sisters.
Walter was a veteran of World War II. He lived near Petersburg and farmed with his dad and brothers until January 1957.
Walter married Lenora Dudley on August 18, 1946. Then in January of 1957 Walter, Lenora and kids moved to Hereford, Texas where he was a farmer until he retired in 1985. He and Lenora lived there until 2000 when they moved to Dumas where he lived until his death.
He is survived by four sons and one daughter; Charley and Nova Pierson of Taylorville, Texas; Billy and Mandy Pierson of Pearland, Texas; Dale and Grace Pierson of Dumas, Texas; Esther and Jerry Allen of Dumas, Texas; and Danny Pierson near College Station. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. He is survived by two sisters; Stella Helms of Abernathy and Hulda Pierson of Plainview; three sisters-in-law; Bobbie Pierson, Alma Pierson and Jimmie Crabtree and two brothers-in-law; Cliff Crabtree and Hack Harmon. He is leaving behind many nieces and nephews and numerous friends.
Walter had a lasting impact on everyone he met and they were inspired by him. He was a humble, loving and caring man who exuded Jesus in everything he did. He gave his time, money and himself to anyone in need. He was Sunday School Superintendent and a member of the board at Hereford First Assembly of God for many years. Walter gave to missionaries all over the world. He was a loving husband and father. Walter gave his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren a wonderful and Godly heritage. Walter will be sorely missed but his legacy will continue on for generations to come!
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82008691/charley_walter_pierson
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