DALE CITY, Va. – Jennifer L. Pierce, 56, passed away suddenly Aug. 31, 2015, in her residence in Woodbridge, Va. She was born June 15, 1959, in Warsaw, to Mark and Mary Kosins. She married Gene Pierce, who survives. She graduated from Warsaw Community High School in 1977 and joined the Marines “to free a man to fight.” She left the Marine Corp in 1978 to marry fellow Marine, Gene Pierce, and begin their family, which included two children, Joshua and Desiree. They fell in love in 1977 and never fell out. She taught him how to love and how to be loved. They moved frequently over the next 37 years, following Gene's career with 3M. She made each house a home with her abundant love and comfortable style. She kept the family bonded, despite Gene's frequent business trips. She cared for Gene and the children like no one else could. After moving to Georgia, she was saved and also helped Gene to be saved through her prayers. She cherished her role as wife and mother and felt this was her life's purpose. She had a talent for cross-stitch and needlepoint. She loved antiquing and quality time with family. She was a warm and caring person, which only made it easier to love her. She loved life and everyone in it. She made those around her feel special. She made the world a better place, and the world is now colder without her. Her pride for her children never diminished. Her son, Joshua Pierce, married another Jennifer, creating much confusion among newcomers as well as much love. He is a SFC in the Army, currently stationed in Germany. Her daughter, Desiree Witt, married Casey Witt and gave Jenny her only grandchild, Brandon. Jenny returned to her caretaker role when Desiree had a stroke while pregnant, causing partial paralysis. It would not surprise those that know her that she dropped everything to care for Desiree for four months while she recovered. Also surviving are: her two children, Joshua Pierce and Desiree Witt and their spouses; a grandson, Brandon; her father, Marcus Kosins; and four brothers: Marcus Jr., Eric, Kevin and Scot Kosins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Elizabeth Kosins. Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Mountcastle Turch Funeral home, 4143 Dale Blvd., Dale City, VA 22193. ***** Memorials to the National Stroke Association.
