Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Allen Pierson

Feb 3rd, 1936 - Jun 11th, 2024

      Allen Lee Pierson, age 88, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 11, 2024, at Clay County Hospital.

      He was born February 3, 1936, in Blair Township, Clay County, the son of Harry Dale and Virginia Evelyn (Cunningham) Pierson.  He was united in marriage to Betty June Beal on April 30, 1954, in Johnsonville, and together they shared 44 wedding anniversaries until her passing on May 2, 1998.  He later married Darlene (Herdes) Williams on October 11, 2017, and she survives.

      Allen worked as the head lineman of the Electric Department for the City of Flora, retiring in 1992, after 35 years.  He was a member of the First Methodist Church in Flora and had attended Sailor Springs Christian Church.  Allen was a member of the Flora Masonic Lodge and the Flora Elks Lodge.  He will especially be remembered as a kind and caring man, and how he truly enjoyed bringing a smile to the face of others.

      He is survived by his wife: Darlene Pierson of Flora; a son: Robert Allen (Brenda) Pierson of Flora; stepchildren: Kathy Lauderback of Flora and Raymond (Lori) Williams of Flora; step grandchildren: Andrea Cash, Ashley Pool, Kylie Smith, and Tara Kasprzak; 3 great-grandchildren; 9 step-great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

      He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter: Linda Kay Yauch: granddaughter: Jennifer (Yauch) Lewis; a stepson: Wayne Alan Williams; and a brother: Earl K. (Clara) Pierson.

      A funeral ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Ron Payne officiating.  Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora.  A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday evening at the funeral home.  Memorial donations are suggested to Oil Belt Christian Service Camp, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com