Ophelia McHellon Pierce

Mother Ophelia McHellon Pierce entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at AdventHealth Hospital’s Hospice Care Center in Orlando, FL. Born on November 1, 1946, in Headland, AL. Ophelia was the youngest of ten children parented by the late Mr. George McHellon and the late Ms. De'siree Warren McHellon. She was preceded in death by eight siblings: Elizabeth, B’Essie, Martha, Ethel, Catherine, Billie, George, and Willie James. Ophelia was raised in Cocoa, FL, and attended the public schools where she was a basketball player for Monroe High School. As a young adult, she relocated to Atlanta, GA where she met and wed the late Pastor Grant Pierce, Sr. She proudly worked as a bus driver for the DeKalb County School Board for over twenty years, and was a proud member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA where she served as a Mother of the Church, a member of the Mothers’ Board, and a Deaconess. She taught Sunday School, worked with the Women’s Ministry, nurses' aid, and sang in the choir. After relocating to Orlando, FL in 2015, Ophelia joined Shiloh Baptist Church served as a prayer warrior, and was devoutly dedicated to Bible Study and other church activities. She was a faithful member until The Lord called her home. She kept her unwavering faith throughout her many trials and tribulations with her health adversities. She also enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family. She touched the hearts of many with her winning smile, generosity, and encouragement. Ophelia leaves to cherish her precious memories son Eddie Teel of Lawrenceville, GA; daughter Janice (Julius) Jones of Orlando, FL; son Matthanias (Denice) Pierce of Lithonia, GA; sons Grant Pierce, Jr. of Decatur, GA; Carl Pierce of Decatur, GA; daughter Elnora(Jean) Pierce of Atlanta, GA; son Matthew Bender of Detroit, Michigan; and daughter Stacy Howard of Atlanta, GA. She was the proud grandmother of eight grandchildren: Tamika (Ronald) Pierce Richards of Riverdale, GA; Sharde’ Pierce of Decatur, GA; Rayna Battle of Atlanta, GA; Frederick Howard of Decatur, GA; Pramilla Teel of Lawrenceville, GA; Iyanla Kitchens of Lithonia, GA; Kylee and Justus Pierce of Lithonia, GA. She was also the proud great-grandmother of three great-grandchildren: Camille and Carter Richards of Riverdale, GA, and Sherita Richards of Portsmouth, VA. She is survived by one sibling: Mrs. Linda (Sam) Bryant and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friend

Ophelia McHellon Pierce

November 1, 1946 - June 4, 2023