Clara Pierce

Clara Mae Comer Pierce, of Franklin, TN, formerly of Asheboro, died Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at her home.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 17, 2022, at Grace Baptist Temple, Asheboro, with Pastor Marc Myers and Mr. Charles Reeder officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park.

Born on January 11, 1931, in Chatham Co., NC, Clara was the daughter of the late Curtis Comer and Katie Kidd Comer. Clara retired from Roses Department Store, where she was the merchandise flow manager. Clara was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a hard worker and true caregiver. Clara enjoyed gardening and loved owls.

In addition to her parents, Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Reece Pierce; brother, Vernon Comer; and sisters, Mary Alice Garner and Hazel Comer.

Surviving are her daughter, Nancy French and husband, Gene of Franklin, TN; granddaughter, Ginna DuRard of Franklin, TN; great grandchildren, Ashley DuRard and Pierce DuRard both of Franklin TN.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m., Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation Service, LLC, Asheboro.