Taunya Keri Pierce
Taunya Keri Klingonsmith Boatright Pierce passed away at her home in Batesville, Mississippi at the far too young age of 49 on Sunday May 22, 2022. She was born on January 16,1973 in Provo, Utah to Connie Barnes Klingonsmith Rusk and Phillip Klingonsmith Jr.
Taunya had a caring heart and wanted to help anyone in need. From a very young age, she had an immense love for animals. She also loved being a teachers assistant which allowed her to help children with special needs. She was a great cook and could create the most delicious meals from whatever she could find on hand.
Taunya is survived by her mother Connie Rusk and stepfather Edward Rusk; her husband Randy Pierce; three siblings: Sherie (Rusty) Moore, Doug (Brenda) Klingonsmith, and Janice Klingonsmith; her four children: Colton (Torri) Boatright, Halee Boatright, Connor Boatright, and Collin Boatright; and one grandchild, Sophie Likens.
She was preceded by in death by her father Phillip Klingonsmith Jr.; her sister Pamela Joanna Klingonsmith, and her grandparents: Richard O. and Nellie K.Barnes and Phillip Sr. and Edyth Klingonsmith.
A graveside service was held for friends and family on Saturday, June 4th, 2022 at the Cedar City Cemetery.
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Dear Connie & family,
Broke my heart to see this in the paper.😢 She and I had become good Facebook friends, then suddenly no more messages! That was after she shared about her eye. We love your family so much and are sending prayers and love to you all!🙏💕🙏💕