Virginia Piercy (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Virginia Lee Piercy, daughter of Lawrence Winfred “Jack” and Dessie Marie Delcour Brown, was born April 19, 1943, in Lebanon, Missouri. She departed this life Tuesday, March 22, 2016, in Mercy Hospital, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of seventy-two years, eleven months, and three days.
On January 25, 1964, she was united in marriage to Marvin Henry Piercy, and to this union two sons were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Henry and Nannie Piercy.
Virginia is survived by her husband of fifty-two years, Marvin, of the home; two sons, Kelly Piercy, and his wife, Myra, of Lebanon, Missouri, and Kevin Piercy, and his wife, Angie, of Springfield, Missouri; six grandsons, Blake, Cole, Brock, Campbell, Morgan, and Griffin; three brothers, Jerry L. Brown, and Jack D. Brown, and his wife, Debbie, all of Lebanon, Missouri, and Larry D. Brown, and his wife, Janie, of Laquey, Missouri; two sisters, Linda Sue Anthony, of Lebanon, Missouri, and Debi Colleen Schwertz, and her husband, Eddie, of Rolla, Missouri; many nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
Virginia was born and raised in the Lebanon area, and graduated from Lebanon High School in the Class of 1961. She then attended College of the Ozarks, University of Arkansas and Drury University while earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She started her teaching career at Cook School, and then taught in the Lebanon R-III Schools for almost twenty-five years, teaching at Mark Twain, Donnelly, and Maplecrest Elementary Schools. Virginia loved children and being a teacher. She taught first grade in Lebanon for many years and was able to touch many lives in a meaningful, positive way. She was always ready to give a hug to students and others that needed one. Three times she was recognized by seniors during graduation as the teacher who made the most impact in their school careers. She was also a devoted homemaker to her husband and sons and helped take care of their farm and Piercy Brothers Construction Company.
Virginia was raised in the Methodist church and had most recently attended Antioch Baptist Church. She taught Vacation Bible School many times and loved teaching and working with children.
She had a great love for music, was always singing, sang in various choirs, including Mid-America Singers, and performed many solos at churches, funerals and elsewhere. She always made time for others and was constantly thinking of what she could do to help out. Whether it was taking dinner to sick friends and neighbors, or taking people to doctor appointments, or just sharing produce from the garden, she constantly thought of others. She loved nature and enjoyed making walks in the woods a learning experience; teaching about trees, plants, and animals. She possessed a positive disposition and always had a smile. She centered her life around her family and was happiest when surrounded by her husband, sons, daughters-in-law and grandsons.
Virginia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. She loved bright and colorful spring flowers, fresh tomatoes from the garden, little kids, whistling and singing. She loved these bright spots in everyday life, but she didn’t realize that for many, many people she, herself, was the bright spot. We celebrate her life and her accomplishments and know that she will be fondly remembered for her love of family, her devotion to her students and teaching, her musical talents, and her many friends.
Memorial donations to Antioch Cemetery or United Way of the Ozarks may be made through the funeral home.
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