Margaret Farrar Pearce died Saturday, May 23, 2020, in Brandon. She was 87.

Born in Vicksburg, she was the daughter of the late Murray and Frances Farrar. She was a graduate of J.H. Culkin Academy and the Hinds Jr. College School of Nursing. She was a retired registered nurse. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Pearce Sr.; two daughters, Mary Frances Pearce and Mary Margaret Jackson; and her sister, Laura G. Farrar.

She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie Slusasz of Brandon and Laura Pearce Tuttle of Vicksburg; her son, Donald “Dewey” Pearce Jr. (Christie) of Vicksburg;  two brothers, Stephen Farrar of New Hampshire and Joseph Farrar (Carol) of Vicksburg; 10 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 22, 2020, at 1 p.m. at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home, 1830 Cherry Street. 

A private family burial was held.