Carole Pickren Pierce

Mrs. Carole Pickren Pierce, age 76, of Toccoa, formerly of Martin, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.

Born January 12, 1950, in Atlanta, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Alva Henry Pickren, Jr. and Kathryn Carter Pickren. Mrs. Pierce earned an associate degree in business and worked as an office agent for State Farm Insurance. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son, Trent Westcott Rice; and daughter,  Lindsay Carole Rice. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Henry Pierce, sister, Pamela Bartlett; and brothers, Colin Pickren and Mark Pickren.

The graveside service will be held Friday, October 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register please visit stricklandfh.com.