Queenell Knox Pierce

Life's Journey Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. On the early morning of July 6, 2022, Mother Queenell Knox Pierce answered the gentle call of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Well Done my good and faithful servant. The Legacy Begins She was the eldest child of 13, born to the late Willie Lee and Henrietta Knox on January 30, 1930, in Wheeler County. She was a phenomenal woman that had a heart of gold that exemplified her Christian belief through her character, conduct and conversation. Although she only completed the 8th grade, she graduated from the school of life with the highest honor of Summa CuumLaude. She was wise beyond her years; she would impart her wisdom to anyone she encountered. She was a repository of knowledge and resources. She was known for her home-grown platitudes such as "God Bless the Child that has his own" "It'sbetter to be asked up than asked down" "Let your words be tender so when they come back you want have to chew so hard" At an early age, she was introduced to her first love our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at Free Run Baptist Church. Later when her parents relocated to Jeff Davis County, she joined Elizabeth Baptist Church. Shortly, thereafter she met and married her soulmate, Grady Lee Pierce. After which, she followed him and became a faithful member of St. James A.M.C. Although she was a member of St. James, whenever her church was not having services, she would fellowship with the other congregations throughout the community. She also enjoyed showing support to the Tri-County Community Choir when they hosted their annual choir anniversary. She was an active and dutiful member of St. James until her health would not allow her to attend. Family first was her philosophy; she did not enter the workforce until her children were of school age. She had a very diversified work portfolio which help shaped her character it ranged from domestic to manufacturing. She retired after 18 years of service from Amoco Fabric (Hazlehurst Mills) as a Yarn Packer in Excursion Timeless Love She fell in love and married her soulmate Grady Lee Pierce on June 15, 1946. They were blessed to be wed for 65 glorious years. From this union of love and adoration six children were conceived Dolly(Aaron) Hicks, Donald Pierce, RiettaHandsome, Dr. Lenton Pierce, Starsilveneious (Franklin Sr.) Conaway, and Calvin Lee Pierce. Because of their kindness and generiosity a special son Elder Eddie Harmon and two surrogates Cassandra Handsome, Melody Pierce were added to the family. This union also garnered fourteen grandchildren: GeralineHandsome, Valentino Handsome, Rufus (Sharon) Handsome III, Cassandra Handsome, Prophet Ronald (Terica) Handsome, Willie (Tisha)Handsome, Angela Hicks, Dr. Alisha(Kelvin) Pendleton, Tammy Roundtree, Donna Pierce, LaDonald Pierce, Melody Pierce (lovingly called Lady) Franklin Conaway Jr., 21 Great Grandchildren, 6 Great Great Grand Children, 1 Fur-Baby Samuel Raphael Pierce (Ralph). Ripple In Time She was preceded in death by the following relatives: Husband, Grady Lee Pierce, Father, Willie Lee Knox; Mother, Henrietta Knox: Grandson, Dr. Joseph D Handsome, and Siblings, E-Joseph Knox, Curtis Knox, Carrie K Young, Ira Lee Knox, Robert Knox, Sr., Sherman Knox, Christine Turner, Josie Lee Jackson, Pearline K Reed, Carrie Tobler(Grandmother), and Henrietta Cason (Great Grandmother) Cherish Memories She leaves behind to cherish and reflect on her memories the following: Siblings: Willie C (Dorothy) Knox, Benjamin (Mary/Peggy) Knox, Genether Ellis, Brother-in-law: Thomas Knox Jr and Aunt Elizabeth Knox.