Mary Ward Pearce

Mary Ward Pearce, 87, of Marietta, passed away Sunday April 30, 2023. Mary was predeceased by her parents Beulah and Earl Ward, her loving husband of 53 years, Dr. Jim Pearce in 2013 and her son Kipp Pearce in 2004. She is survived by her son Ward Pearce and her grandson Aidan. Mary earned her Bachelor degree from Valdosta State University and received her Master's degree at Mercer University. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and educator. She was a retired teacher and librarian from DeKalb County School System.

A funeral service will be held at A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home in Decatur on Thursday May 4th at 2 PM. Burial will be on Friday May 5th at 1 PM in Iron City, GA. The family will receive friends from 1-2 PM on Thursday at A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Dementia Society of America.