1983
Kristen
2012
Kristen Marie Pierce
November 30, 1983 — April 30, 2012
Poland - Kristen Marie Pierce, 28, died Monday morning, April 30, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.
Kristen was born November 30, 1983 in Bristol, TN, a daughter of Geary and Ann Marie (Roble) Pierce.
She was a 2002 graduate of South Range High School and while in high school attended Austintown Tech Prep for interactive media. She was involved in the Future Teachers of America, choir, Key Club, Home Economics Club and was on the yearbook staff. Kristen went on to attend Kent State University Salem Campus to be a radiology technician. Kristen worked for Chick-fil-A while in high school and later for Glenellen Senior Living and Shepherd of the Valley as a resident caregiver.
Kristen was diagnosed with progressive kidney disease at the age of 20. She had a kidney transplant in 2007 and courageously fought the kidney disease to the very end. Through it all, Kristen had a wonderful and witty sense of humor and always had a contagious smile on her face and laughter that came along with it. She was dedicated to her family and was a people person who made friends easily wherever she went.
She loved swimming, collecting butterflies, and her dog Trixy. This last summer when Trixy ran away, Kristen was able to track the dog down from her hospital bed.
She is survived by her parents of Poland; three brothers, Dustin (Christin) Pierce of Washingtonville, Garret Pierce and Daniel Pierce of Canfield; paternal grandparents, Gayle and Mary Jo Pierce of Mohawk, TN; nephew, Hayden Buday; two nieces, Kailynn Buday and Paige Pierce; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Helen and Alex Roble; and an aunt, Karen Stevens.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home in Poland.
Family and friends will be received Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Please visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.
Kristen was born November 30, 1983 in Bristol, TN, a daughter of Geary and Ann Marie (Roble) Pierce.
She was a 2002 graduate of South Range High School and while in high school attended Austintown Tech Prep for interactive media. She was involved in the Future Teachers of America, choir, Key Club, Home Economics Club and was on the yearbook staff. Kristen went on to attend Kent State University Salem Campus to be a radiology technician. Kristen worked for Chick-fil-A while in high school and later for Glenellen Senior Living and Shepherd of the Valley as a resident caregiver.
Kristen was diagnosed with progressive kidney disease at the age of 20. She had a kidney transplant in 2007 and courageously fought the kidney disease to the very end. Through it all, Kristen had a wonderful and witty sense of humor and always had a contagious smile on her face and laughter that came along with it. She was dedicated to her family and was a people person who made friends easily wherever she went.
She loved swimming, collecting butterflies, and her dog Trixy. This last summer when Trixy ran away, Kristen was able to track the dog down from her hospital bed.
She is survived by her parents of Poland; three brothers, Dustin (Christin) Pierce of Washingtonville, Garret Pierce and Daniel Pierce of Canfield; paternal grandparents, Gayle and Mary Jo Pierce of Mohawk, TN; nephew, Hayden Buday; two nieces, Kailynn Buday and Paige Pierce; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Helen and Alex Roble; and an aunt, Karen Stevens.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home in Poland.
Family and friends will be received Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Please visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.
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