VEDA PIERCE

JACKSON -- Veda Ruth Pierce, 80, of Jackson died Tuesday, Feb, 9, 1999, at Heritage Gardens.

She was born Sept. 11, 1918, in Scottsboro, Ala., daughter of Martin and Mollie Henagar Adams.

Pierce was a nurse aide at DeKalb County Hospital in Alabama, retiring in 1980. She was a member of Wesley Chapel in Fort Payne, Ala.

Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Lusk of Jackson; a brother, Chester Adams of Gadsden, Ala.; a sister, Neva Tidwell of Lakeland, Fla.; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers.

Friends may call at Kerby Funeral Home in Henagar from 5-8 p.m. today.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with Don Barnett officiating. Burial will be in Henagar Community Cemetery.

McCombs Funeral Home at Jackson was in charge of local arrangements.