I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. –II Timothy 4:7-8.
Saturday, August 13, 2022, God dispatched an angel to the home of Brother John Pierce and removed one of his delicate flowers, MARVA Y. CURRIE PIERCE. Marva was born October 20, 1953, to the late Robert and Florence Merritt. She was the oldest of four children born to this union.
Marva was raised in Norfolk, Virginia and attended the Norfolk Public Schools. She graduated from Lake Taylor High School and later attended Norfolk State University. Her educational knowledge took her down the paths of employments with the Learning Tree Child Care Center, Bank of America, Dominion Power, and Verizon.
Marva had a quiet demeanor and got along with everybody. If you did not see her, you would never know that she was there. Even in the midst of her sickness, with pain penetrating her flailed body, she remained meek and submissive: never complaining. One of her greatest hurts was the passing of her daughter Chamarr G. Currie-Smith. That really took a total on her, mentally and physically.
In 2002, Marva married John Pierce who became her mate for twenty years. She matriculated with him to Suffolk (Whaleyville) VA. Where the two of them joined the New Gospel Temple Church of God in Christ. She joined the Usher Board, Gospel Choir and Kitchen Committee and worked faithfully until her health began to fail. Her quiet smile and shy demeanor will be greatly missed by the New Gospel Temple church family.
She leaves to cherish fond memories, her husband, John Pierce; children, Sharise Arline (James), Corey Pierce (Tiffanie), Crystal Johnson; grandchildren, Dequan, Jaquonda, Nyjah, Tacoreya, Nigel, Noel; siblings, Debra Currie-Daniels (Deno), Diane Boyd, Patricia Reed; God-sister, Ferteama McFadden; one son-in-law, Donald Smith; eight sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law and a host of nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
Remember me when you look up in the shy, knowing my spirit flew so high,
beyond the gates of this world, into a better world.
Whether a friend, family member, or prayer partner;
Don’t cry because you are sad, cry tears of joy to celebrate I made it home at last.
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Shenita Howard says
August 16, 2022 at 2:20 pmSharise n James and family I am so sorry for yall loss🙏🏾
Coleen Norman says
August 20, 2022 at 11:02 amFamily you are in my thoughts and prayers. You have my deepest condolences. Praying God’s strength and comfort for you all during this most difficult time. 🌹♥️
Norman family
Valerie Johnson says
August 21, 2022 at 12:13 pmTo the family I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers. Marva was a very close friend. We lost touch over the years and I’ve often thought of her. Rest well Marva 🙏🏾❤️
SANDRA D. WILLIAMS says
August 22, 2022 at 12:34 pmTO THE FAMILY, I AM SHOCKED OF THE HEARING OF A PERSON I WORKED WITH AT THE LEARNING TREE SOME 30 YEARS AGO. KIND SWEET LOVING AND SMILES ALL THE TIME. MARVA WILL TRULY BE MISSED. MY PRAYERS ARE TO ALL. YOU GAINED YOUR WINGS WELL.
SANDRA D. WILLIAMS
Shamika T Goodman says
August 22, 2022 at 5:22 pmHeartfelt condolences to brother John Pierce! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time! We will truly miss Sis. Marva and all the love she showed towards our family and our baby boy Gavin! We love you bro John!
~Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Shamika Goodman~
Wanda Ferguson says
August 22, 2022 at 9:41 pmSending my condolences to the family in the lost if your love one. Praying for strength. God will take care of you.
Bev Bennett says
August 27, 2022 at 8:20 amMy heartfelt condolences go out to the family in the lost of your love one
She will be missed.🕊🕊♥️