Shirley Ann Pierce service held

Shirley Ann Pierce, 78, of Panama passed away Aug. 2, 2025 and was born Jan. 22, 1947, in Panama to Dortha (Shaffer) Wagley and Roscoe Wagley.

A graveside service was Monday at Fairview Cemetery in Panama with Reverend Bryan Fout and Reverend Brian Smith officiating. Burial followed under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.

Surviving family members are her husband, Jimmy Pierce; sons Sammy Pierce and wife Jill, and Kenny Pierce; daughter Kimberly Sampson and husband Kendall; grandchildren Fallon Williams, Elliott Pierce, Joshua Harper, McKenzie Billy and Corbin Pierce; great-grandchildren, Jade Williams, Madelyn Williams, Kollin Robison, Sawyer Pierce, Jhett Harper, Silas Harper, Lawson Billy, and Trace Billy; brother, R.D. Wagley; and sister, Linda Pittman.

She was preceded in death by her parents Roscoe and Dortha Wagley; and her sister, Patricia Skinner.

Pallbearers were Sam Pierce, Elliott Pierce, Josh Harper, David Billy, Kenny Pierce, Corbin Pierce and Kendall Sampson.

Her family invites friends and loved ones to share memories or leave condolences online at www.evansandmillerfuneralhome.com.

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