Karen Garrett Pearce, 69, of Magnolia passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023.
Karen was born on November 17, 1953 in Monroe, Los Angeles. She was the owner of the South Arkansas Sales and Service Company with her husband Blake Pierce.
Karen was a longtime faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church. She was an active member of the Magnolia Junior Charity League. Her hobbies that she enjoyed were fishing, reading and music.
Karen was predeceased by her parents Welsey Lee and Joycelyn Ellis (Wall) Garrett, one niece, and brother-in-law.
She was survived by her husband of 46 years, Magnolia Blake Pierce. her children, Justin Pierce and Lawton (Jeremy) Jennings of Magnolia. Grandson, Henry Jennings of Magnolia. Sisters, Lynn Greene of Allen Park, Colorado and Patrice Deiling of Yuma, Arizona. her mother-in-law, Sue Fuller of Fort Smith; Brother-in-law, Scotty (April) Pierce of Fort Smith. her sister-in-law, Susan (Darren) Jackson of Heath, Texas; Many nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 1:00 pm, presided over by Pastor Mike Morgan. The visit will follow a service in the church’s Fellowship Hall.
The family is requesting a memorial gift to First Presbyterian Church, 1417 North Jackson, Magnolia, AR 71753 or Columbia County Animal Conservation Society (CCAPS), PO Box 2003, Magnolia, AR 71754.
