Evelyn Fodrie Piercy passed away on January 22, 2026, at the age of 103.
She was born at home in Mill Creek Community of Newport, North Carolina on October 11, 1922.
Evelyn graduated from Newport High School and attended Business School in Meridian, Mississippi. She was married to John P Piercy on August 11, 1942. Evelyn worked a successful and fulfilling career in Banking, where she began as a Teller, later became Head Teller then New Accounts Representative & Finally Vault Custodian.
Evelyn created over 2000 handmade baby hats for the Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Children in Orlando, Florida. She also donated 200 handmade hats to “Operation Christmas Child”.
Evelyn also had a passion for all types of Gardening, having learned the skills throughout her life. She was known for her “Green Thumb”!
She is survived by her son, Patrick (wife-Ann), Daughters Cheryl & Nancy/Piercy, as well as her Niece, Jean. Grandchildren: Blair, John P & Colleen, Great Grandchildren: Taylor, McKenzie, Kaitlyn, Haley & Great Grandson by Adoption: Ben and Great Great Grandson: Bentley
Please feel free to arrive in Casual Attire. Mom’s favorite color was Red & she had a passion for Flowers, especially Roses. Please feel free to wear either as we celebrate her life.
Flowers are welcome &/or donations to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital in her honor.
A public visitation will be held on February 11, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Baldwin Fairchild Conway Funeral Home, located at 1413 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32807.
A Celebration of Life will follow at the same venue from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
A graveside committal will take place later that day from 2:30 pm to 3:00 p.m. at Highland Funeral Home, 3329 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703.