Mary Jeanette Pierson of Goodrich died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 at her residence.

She was 96.

A Memorial Service will be held 11am Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 South State Road, Goodrich, MI 48438, with a luncheon immediately following the service at the church.

Pastor Won D. Kim officiating.

Contributions may be made to Goodrich United Methodist Church or Goodrich Historical Society.

Jeanette was born in Ortonville, Michigan on May 7, 1920, the daughter of the late Claude and Ruth (Markham) Zimmerman. On October 18, 1940, she married Douglas Pierson and he passed away in 1996. Jeanette was very active in the Goodrich community. She volunteered for many years for the Wheelock Hospital Auxiliary, Goodrich Band Parents, Friends of the Library, various farm organizations and the Goodrich Women’s Club. Jeanette was a lifetime member of Goodrich United Methodist Church. Jeanette enjoyed flower gardening, was an avid reader and sports fan. Jeanette adored her large and loving family.

Surviving are son, Rodney (Darlene) Pierson; daughters, Janet (Verlon) Burt, Linda (Joe) Sefa; grandchildren, Scott, Kimberly, Kelly, Kerri, Matthew and Timothy;great-grandchildren, Jacob, Jesse, Lindsay, Morgan, Madison, George, Maximillian, Isaac, Zacharia, Eliza, Gabriel, Megan, Tyler, Kaden, Jenesis; step-grandchildren, Hailey, Payton, Ryan, Kristin and Allison;10 great-great-grandchildren;and sister, Joyce Torrey.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Joann Freeborn.