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Denise (Dee) Ewell Pierce

January 17, 1958 - November 24, 2024

Denise (Dee) Ewell Pierce, 66, of Pilot, passed from this world suddenly on Sunday November 24. 2024. 

Loving wife, mother, daughter, and friend to many, her exuberant personality and caring kindness will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate to know her. 

She loved her family, friends and pets. She enjoyed reading and scrapbooking, and found strength in her many church and volunteer activities. 

She is survived by her husband, Graham, and many other friends and relatives who were blessed to know her. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cheyenne, and her parents, Kathryn (Kassy) and James Ewell. 

Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Huffville United Methodist Church, Pilot VA, or support a cause of your choice.


Guest book

Sharon Belote Pearson

Exmore, VA
November 30, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear of Dee's passing. She was always a kind, gentle person.


Patricia (Carpenter) Nock

Salisbury Maryland
November 30, 2024

Dee was a couple years older than me But I remember many happy conversations with her. I adored her parents and often went into their store, just to chitchat with them. I remember Dee‘s grandfather very well. D was one of the sweetest people I knew she never had a crossword to say about anyone. She was always kind and always had a smile and an encouraging word. I know she will be sadly missed by many. I know she’s resting in the arms of Jesus and I know that she’s happy to be reunited with her daughter and her parents.


Margaret Fogle Kennedy

Hacksneck , Va.
November 30, 2024

My beautiful friend, you will be missed by many. You always had a smile and a kind word for all you met.


Jim Ewell

Cape Charles
November 30, 2024

My dear cousin, kiss Cheyenne when you see her.


Donna Park

Suffolk, Va
November 30, 2024

I truly am devastated by her passing!!!! Friends since kindergarten!!! I love you Graham and here for you!! I will reach out to you in the next few weeks!! I will forever miss her!!! You were her world!!! God bless you and give you strength!!! ❤️❤️❤️😘


Sharon Hubbard

Richmond, Va
November 30, 2024

Graham - I am so very sorry for your loss! Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers! I was just gonna message her to get y’all’s address as I had some drawings I had wanted her to have. Again my thoughts are with you, hugs Graham.


Joyce Ewell Farkash

Chesapeake,Va
November 30, 2024

Sorry to hear about the news of her passing.


David Joyce

Collinsville, VA
November 30, 2024

You‘ll be missed. Prayers for Graham, family and friends.


Diane , Richard Conroy

Southwick Mass 01077
November 30, 2024

Dee, was the reason I first came to Huffville Church, a good friend and a great Christian, God must really need her. SAD BECAUSE WE DID TOO Love you Dee God's Speed Graham praying for you healing


Carol and Pat Stanley

Meadows of Dan VA
December 01, 2024

So thankful to have known Dee through Operation Christmas Child. Even tho it was brief acquaintance, it was a most pleasant and memorable one.


Michelle Webb

148 Preston Lane, Clayton, DE 19938
December 01, 2024

Graham, I am shocked and saddened by reading of your loss! Dee was such a dear, sweet friend. Sending love and prayers your way! Michelle


Mary Phipps

Onley virginia
December 01, 2024

Dee was such a sweet lady I knew her in school her mom an dad owned a little shop by the school and some would go there for a hotdog or sandwiches at lunch!!! Gone to soon may God touch her family an friends to guide them through at this time!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻


Judy Britt

Floyd
December 02, 2024

I am so grieved at Dee’s passing. She was such an encouragement to me with the OCC ministry. Praying God’s blessing of peace and comfort to her family.