Inez Lillie Benton Pierce age 74 of Atkinson, died Sunday January 15, 2012 at home. She was born September 16, 1937 in Columbus County daughter of the late Ashley Hinson and Della Benton. She was also predeceased by two sons James Pierce, Danny Ray Pierce, a daughter Teresa Ann Harrelson and two sisters.

Surviving are three sons, William Pierce of the home, Elton Pierce of Leland, Alton Pierce and wife Loretta of Leland; Six grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; two brothers; and four sisters.
Inez volunteered and worked with the Salvation Army for many years. She dearly loved her family and will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be at Harrell's Funeral Home Chapel at 3:00PM Sunday January 22, 2012.

A visitation for family and friends will be held at Harrell's Funeral Home on Sunday at 2:00 PM one hour prior to the service