Rita Pierce

October 11, 1938 - November 19, 2016

Rita Newton Pierce, 78, of Pueblo, Colorado, passed away on Saturday, November 19, at Brookdale Senior Living, with family at her side. Rita was born in Montgomery, AL, to her parents George and Louise Newton, and spent her childhood in Prattville, AL, where she enjoyed playing with her sister Nancy and riding her horse Queenie. She was valedictorian of her class at Autauga County High School, and attended Stephens College in Columbia, MO. On November 2, 1957, Rita was married to David D. Pierce in Prattville. Later they moved to Champaign, IL, Birmingham, AL, and Wichita, KS. The Pierces spent most of their lives in the Dillon, CO area. Rita enjoyed taking care of her family, playing bridge, and spending time with her cat Sugar. Rita is survived by her husband David; her son David Pierce Jr. and his wife Judy; her daughter Virginia Pierce; her son Matthew Pierce; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; her sister Nancy Jennings and her husband Robert; and her brother Thomas Newton and his wife Kay. She is predeceased by her parents George and Louise Newton, and her grandchild Lillian Marie Pierce. An informal gathering to honor Rita will be held on Sunday, December 4, at the Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo, 5200 Nature Center Rd, Pueblo CO 81003. For details call 719-744-8869. The Pierce Family is grateful for the kindness and professionalism of the staffs at Brookdale Senior Living Pueblo and Frontier Hospice of Pueblo. Flowers and cards may be sent to David Pierce at Brookdale Senior Living, 4723 Surfwood Ln, Pueblo, CO 81005. Rita was loving, caring, and kind. Her family considers the world a better place because of her life.