Graveside services for Linda Diane Pearce, 59, Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2018 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. Linda passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Linda was born November 29, 1958 in Biloxi, MS the daughter of Ray and Grace (Gibson) Pearce. She was raised by Grace and Harry Helmert.
She has various responsibilities at Cottonwood Community in Lawrence.
Survivors include her mother, Grace Helmert; sister, Tracey Libel; brother, Terry Helmert; numerous aunts and uncles; numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by sister, Shirley Gurka and her stepfather, Harry Helmert.
The family will greet friends from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
Memorial Contributions may be made in her name to Cottonwood, Inc., or Linda Pearce Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Paul Gurka says
My prayers are with you during this time. I am sure that Linda and Shirley are enjoying a reunion right now. Love you all. Paul Gurka
Allison Nauertc says
My deepest sympathy to all of you! May the peace that is inside of you; be the peace that carries you. I am sure thinking of all of you.
Gary & Sally Acord says
My prayers are with you, Aunt Grace, so sorry that we can’t be there. Love to all the family!
Karen Hobbs says
Grace, Terry , Tracy and all the family, So very sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. She was such a sweet caring lady… always a smile and kind word. May she RIP🙏 Prayers and love to all. Karen Hobbs and family ❤️👍🏻❤️🙏
Sheryl (Kunc) Simmons says
I am so very sorry for your loss. I am keeping all of you close in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve Steinbach says
I enjoyed the many years that Linda and I worked together at the Cottonwood work center. She had a quick wit and a great smile that we miss already. Praying that the Lord will surround you with His love and comfort.
Pamela S Epperson says
So sorry for your loss . Prayer for your family ?
Christina Devoe (Davis) says
So sorry for the loss of my Aunt Linda but I know that she is at peace and she is enjoying being in the presence of my deceased mom, Shirley Pearce- Gurka and others that preceded her in her passing away. She is, and forever will be in my heart, on my mind and missed very much by the very ones that were touched and loved by her. She will always be looking down on us from heaven above. We all now have a brand new guardian Angel that will forever be with us. I know that my Aunt Linda will learn how to spend her news wings and how to let her new halo glow with the brightest light of love and compassion ever known. Aunt Linda Pearce, i love you and I’m going to miss you so very much, never forget that! Welcome home.
CORENE L KEITH says
My sympathy to Linda’s mother and family. Linda has been a joy to be with for over 4 years we played games together as a group at Baldwin Healthcare. She shared her quick smile and sense of humor. Linda was a champion at learning new skills. Every evening for 2hrs it was laughter and fun. I’ve missed her and could not find a way to find her. I’m morning her loss. May she now have peace and run in the wind.