Pierce, Anna C., age 97 of Akron, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at Greenwood Manor, Xenia. She was born May 30, 1909 in Wellston, OH, the daughter of Charles & Nancy Ann (Hawkins) Edwards. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Cecil Pierce; and her siblings. Survivors include her daughter, Kathleen Montgomery of Norwood, OH; son, Roy Pierce of TX; 5 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at the chapel at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 10 AM until the time of services. Arrangements in care of Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, OH.