Lizzie Etta Hyder Pierce Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Click on the link below to watch livestream of service. https://www.oneroomstreaming.com/view/authorise.php?k=160841101491257 Lizzie Etta Hyder Pierce, age 102, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2020 with her family by her side. With all certainty she rushed through Heaven’s gates rejoicing and fell into the waiting arms of her Heavenly Father; her husband, Paul; and their sons, Dallas Shirel, Marvin, and V.J. Lizetta was the daughter of the late Cecil and Amanda Nidiffer Hyder. She had nine siblings, all of whom preceded Lizetta in death: Charles, Clay, Burnette, William Haskel, Rondal Jack, and James Verl Hyder; Lillian Nidiffer; Evelyn Lovelace Byrd; and Ann Singleton. Also preceding Lizetta in death was her cousin and best friend, Earl Nidiffer, who passed away in 2014 at the age of 103. Lizetta is survived by her daughters, Pauletta (Lawrence) Pierce and Sue (Ron) Arp; daughter-in-law, Mary Pierce; and granddaughters, Gina (Wayne) Little, Kristy (Christian) Baker, and Amy Carrier. Her great-grandchildren include Micah (Gwen) Little; Maison (Kelly) Little; Landon, Loren, and Laban Carrier; Marissa and Mikayla Baker of Phoenix, AZ; and Trevor Wood of Albuquerque, NM. Lizetta also had five great-great-grandchildren: Trenton, Natalie, Gracie, Mila, and Sophia. Lizetta cherished her family and friends and took great delight in those who frequently called or visited her: Carl, Teresa, Lisa, and Erma Nidiffer; Ronnie, Liz, Rebecca, and Rachel Lovelace; Rex Lewis; Jerry Nidiffer; Shirley Harris; Betty Carden; Richard Hyder; Patti Fulton; Eddy Hyder of Mount Vernon, OR; Paul Wayne Pierce of Williamston, SC; and Veronica and Fred Mackara and their grandchildren. The Pierce family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Larry and Sylvia Ward, who lived next door to Lizetta and lovingly watched over her and her home for the past 43 years. The family would also like to recognize Lizetta’s caregivers: Bobbie Carter, Karen Berry, Teresa Turner, and Stacey Ingram. It is because of their devotion and loving care that Lizetta was able to enjoy the final months of her life in her own home surrounded by those she loved. Finally, the Pierces want to thank the staff at Ballad Hospice not only for their health care services but also for the prayers they prayed, hymns they sang, and tears they shed right alongside Lizetta and her family. Lizetta Pierce was family to some, friends to many, and a blessing to all. Her family rejoices in the blessing of all who loved her in return. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Lizetta will be held on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home in Elizabethton with Reverend Frank Osborne officiating and Laban Carrier providing a eulogy. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel prior to the service on Sunday. Friends may also sign the guest register book between the hours of 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM on Saturday, December 19, 2020 and also between the hours of 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM on Sunday. Immediately following the memorial service the graveside service will be held at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Lizetta’s great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers. For those unable to attend the memorial service in person it will be livestreamed and may be viewed at 2:00 PM on Sunday or anytime thereafter at your convenience. Those wishing to view the livestream will need to visit www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and click on Lizetta’s obituary. Under her obituary you will find a link to the One Room Lifestream. Simply click on the link and you will be directed to the service. Due to the current COVID-19 regulations, our staff is committed to taking care of our guests and families that we serve. Please understand we will be following the State’s COVID guidelines. We also ask all family members and guests attending visitations and services to please bring and wear a mask. Online condolences may be shared with the family on our website, www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Lizetta and her family are in the care of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. Office: 423-542-2232. Service Information Line: 423-543-4917.

Lizzie Etta Hyder Pierce

October 23, 1918 - December 16, 2020