Linda Carllee Pierce

Linda Carllee Pierce, 97, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2026.

Carllee was born on June 5, 1929, in Spur, Texas, to James Clinton Garrett and Maggie Jane Garrett. She attended Floydada High School and graduated with the class of 1946. On August 17, 1946, she married the love of her life, Oscar Quill Pierce. They shared 49 years of marriage and raised two children.

Carllee was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished her family deeply. Following the passing of her husband in 1995, she lived close to her daughter, Kathy and son-in-law, Norman, who shared their love, support and companionship.

In her last 10 years, Carllee made her home with her son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Pam, who lovingly served as her primary caregivers. She was surrounded by the love and care of her family throughout her life.

Carllee was a talented artist, writer and painter. She created many original works of art, several of which have been passed down through her family and will continue to be treasured by generations to come. She also enjoyed crafting and spent many years creating and working alongside her husband, who was a skilled woodworker.

She worked as an office manager for West Texas Compress Cotton Gin. Following her retirement, she enjoyed traveling and volunteering with church mission groups, helping with the upkeep and restoration of camps and facilities. She participated in several missionary trips and found great joy in serving others.

Her faith was a central part of Carllee’s life. She was a dedicated follower of Christ who sought to live out her faith through service to others. She taught Sunday school and shared her love of Jesus with those around her. Her faith, generosity, and devotion to her family were defining parts of the life she lived.

Carllee is survived by her daughter, Kathy Lynn Todd and her husband, Norman, of Mansfield, Texas, and her son, Julius Jim Pierce and his wife, Pam, of Lubbock, Texas; seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and numerous great-great-grandchildren, with the family continuing to grow.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Quill Pierce, and her parents, James Clinton Garrett and Maggie Jane Garrett. She leaves behind a large and loving family who will carry her memory forward through the generations. Her artwork, stories, and recipes along with the traditions she shared and the love she gave will remain part of the family she treasured so deeply.

Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 5740 West 19th Street, Lubbock, TX 79407, US, on September 19, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by a Funeral Service at the same location from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.
A Committal Service will take place at Crosbyton Cemetery, Crosbyton, TX 79322, US, on September 19, 2026, immediately following the funeral services.