Wanda Lee Pierce Thompson age 88 of Western Grove, Arkansas died Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Harrison. She was born on September 18, 1926 at Hasty, Arkansas the daughter of John and Ann (Morris) McGowan.

She was a rabid fan of her kids' and grandkids' sports and of her Duke Blue Devils basketball team. She loved her flowers and her garden.

She was preceded in death by her first husband Arthur Pierce, to whom she was wed for 49 years. She was also preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Laken Holt; her siblings May Mathis, Bryan Mathis, Hoyle Mathis, Bertha Aslin, Ola Spencer, Clara Henderson and Leona Ezelle.

She is survived by her husband Warren Thompson; her five children James H. Pierce (Joan) of Lead Hill, Nancy "Sue" Moore (Donald) of Everton, Dwight Pierce (Sharon) of Mt. Judea, Ron Pierce (Nancy) of Van Buren and Vicki Finch (Bernie) of North Little Rock; one sister Erma Lee of Hasty. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends who will miss her.

Funeral service was at Coffman Funeral Home Chapel in Jasper on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. with Brother Steven Holt and Brother Rex Middleton officiating. Burial followed in the Smith Cemetery at Vendor.

No visitation.

Pallbearers were grandsons, Jimmy Pierce, Jimmy Holt, Gary Moore, Larry Moore, Robert Moore and Matthew Finch. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Roy Lee, Babe Anderson and Dr. Brian Linn.

Online condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com.