Iona E. Pierce Obituary
The memory of Iona E. Pierce (Newport News, Virginia), born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, who passed away on May 8, 2024 at the age of 74, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Iona find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Willard Yellorday and Mable Lee Yellorday; and her brother Earvin Yellorday (Steve Yellorday). She is survived by: her daughter Lynette Thornton of Chester, VA.; her sisters, Louise Washington of Hampton, VA. and Dora Yellorday of Newport News, VA.; her nieces, Kathy Washington of Alexandria, VA and Tracy Yellorday of Highlands Ranch, CO.; her nephew George Washington of Alexandria, VA.; and her grandsons, Trayln and Rayln Thornton of Chester, VA..
