Verna Jean Boyle Pierce, age 73, of Payson, Utah, passed away on June 22, 2019 in her home surrounded by family. Verna was born on November 28, 1945 in Payson, Utah to Vernon Henry Boyle and Ruth Elaine Stickney Boyle. She attended and graduated from Payson High School.

On March 11, 1966 she married her sweetheart, Claude Pratt Pierce in Payson, Utah. They were later sealed on September 18, 2010. Together they had 6 children.

She loved being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her and Claude loved to go fishing, but found her most joy just spending time and supporting her family.

She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where she served as a Primary teacher and visiting teacher for several years. Verna worked many years as a waitress at the Cobblestone restaurant and eventually retired from Nestle USA in Springville.

Verna is survived by her children Glenette Fairse, Julie Pierce, Brian Pierce, Marci Bedolla (Luis), and Casey Pierce, 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, sister Karen Hosking, brother Dan Boyle (Karen), her fur baby Princess, and special daughter-in-law Tricia Martin-Pierce.

She is preceded in death by her husband Claude Pratt Pierce, and daughter Claudette.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 28, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Payson 11th Ward, 902 West 400 North, Payson. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson. Visitation will also be held prior to service from 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at the Payson City Cemetery.