Elizabeth Voncile Mershon Pearce

Mrs. Elizabeth Voncile Mershon Pearce, age 73, 0f Lake City, Fla. passed away on Thursday, Jan 30, in the Shands at Lake Shore Hospital, Lake City, Fla. of natural causes.  She had resided in Lake City all of her life.  Elizabeth graduated from Columbia High School in 1958 and married her high school sweetheart, Jack Wendell Pearce.  Elizabeth retired from the Florida Division of Forestry after 30 years of service.  She was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church, Lake City, Fla. and was an avid reader, quilter and loved gardening and her flowers.  Elizabeth is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jack Wendell Pearce of Lake City, Fla.:  One daughter, Valerie Donaldson of Jacksonville, Fla.:  Her two sons, Christopher Pearce and Jonathan Pearce both of Lake City, Fla.:  Her two brothers, Jimmy Mershon and Bobby Mershon both of Lake City, Fla.:  Her two sisters, Linda Kay Thomas and Erma Lee Burnham both of Lake City, Fla.:  Her three granddaughters, Angie Hopkins, Amber Mann and Dana Mann:  Her 8 great-grandchildren, Christin, Brandi, Caleb, Samantha, Ciarra, Camryn, Anna Hopkins and Gabriella Honeycutt.  A memorial service will be conducted at 3 P.M., Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Pine Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Ron Thompson, Pastor, officiating.  Visitation with family and friends will be from 2 to 3 P.M., Sunday (One hour before services) at the church.  GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, 2659 SW Main Blvd., Lake City, Fla. is in charge of arrangements.  www.guerryfuneralhome.net