Verena Berniece Pierson
October 9, 1924 - October 23, 2012
Verena B. Pierson of Annapolis, MO passed away Oct. 23, 2012 in St. Louis, MO at the age of 88 years, and 14 days. She was born Oct. 9, 1924 near Annapolis, MO, a daughter of the late Luther and Martha Lewis Sherrill. On Sept. 9, 1943 she was united in marriage to Arvel Pierson, who preceded her in death on March 28, 2001. To this union was born three children; Arvel Richard Pierson and wife Victoria of Annapolis, Anita Jackson and Husband Jim of Claremore, OK, and Brenda Naumann and husband Fred of Imperial, MO. Also surviving are four brothers, Verl, Durl, Jerald and Harl Sherrill, 4 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a sister in infancy. Verena was a member of the Free Spirit General Baptist Church. She served a Church Treasurer, Sunday School Teacher, involved in Youth Programs and attended the Annapolis community Center Tuesday Morning Bible Study Group. Funeral services will be held on Sat. Oct. 27 at 11 am from Free Spirit General Baptist church, under the direction of Cole Family Funeral Home, with Bro. Steve Sale officiating. Visitation will begin Fri. from 4 to 8 pm at Cole Family Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Mann Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Free Spirit General Baptist Church. On line condolences may be made @ www.colefamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Verena B. Pierson of Annapolis, MO passed away Oct. 23, 2012 in St. Louis, MO at the age of 88 years, and 14 days. She was born Oct. 9, 1924 near Annapolis, MO, a daughter of the late Luther and Martha Lewis Sherrill. On Sept. 9, 1943 she... View Obituary & Service Information