Elizabeth Pate Pierson

Mrs. Elizabeth Pate Pierson, age 89, of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022.    

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Christ Lutheran Church (3612 Old Oakwood Rd, Oakwood, GA 30566), with Pastor Andy Siebert officiating.  The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 to 11:00 am (one hour prior) to the funeral service.   The graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 am Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Oglethorpe Memorial Gardens Cemetery on St Simon Island located at 5775 Frederica Rd, St Simons Island, GA 31522. 

Mrs. Pierson was born May 28, 1933 in Tignall, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Frank Pate and Frances McNeil Pate. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Pierson.

Mrs. Pierson was a member of Christ Lutheran Church.  She was a retired medical technologist with Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick Georgia.   She was an advent gardener, obtaining her Master Gardener accreditation after retirement.   Her endless appetite for learning more through science was never ending as she continually studied astronomy, physics, and the history of man.   She continued her love of college football, cheering for her Auburn tigers each Saturday.  

She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Morris of Brunswick, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Katherine Morris of Cumming, GA; Reynolds and Jennifer Morris of Jesup, GA; David and Michelle Morris of St. Simons, GA; 7 grandchildren, Paul 'Tony' Morris, Jr.; Sean Morris; Coleman Morris; Elizabeth Morris; William Morris; Kristen Lipthratt; and Emily Leggett; 2 great-grandchildren, Knox Morris and Nash Morris; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dr. Frank and Jo Pate, Tupelo, MS; Dr. Robert Pate and Jennifer of Bogart, GA. She is also survived by her faithful fur baby Parker. 

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Christ Lutheran Church.

Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com .