Idell Tomlinson Pearce

September 11, 1927 - June 16, 2021

Idell Tomlinson Pearce, 93 Idell Tomlinson Pearce went home to be with her Lord on June 16, 2021, surrounded by her loving family and caregivers. She was born on September 11, 1927 in Okeechobee, Florida and lived her entire life there. Mrs. Pearce left a legacy of love and faithfulness to her Lord, her family, and her friends. She was an active member of First Baptist Church and also enjoyed supporting the Okeechobee Pregnancy Center as well as other organizations that minister to people in need. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Tomlinson and Viola (Sutton) Tomlinson; her husband, John F. Pearce Sr.; and her son, John F. Pearce, Jr. “Frank”. Idell is survived by her daughters, Becky (Bill) Boney of Jacksonville, N.C. and Cindy (Skip) Croncich of Navasota, Tx.; daughter in law, Linda Pearce; grandchildren, Jeff (Kim) Lewis, Wil (Shandi) Croncich, Mark (Kiersten) Lewis, Beth (David) Kearns, Wendy (Adam) Crum, and Rosa (Nick) Burkett; and fourteen great grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at First Baptist Church of Okeechobee. Services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Okeechobee. A private interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Dunklin Memorial Camp, 3342 SW Hosanah Lane, Okeechobee FL 34974, or Okeechobee Pregnancy Center, 808 NE Park St. Okeechobee, FL 34972. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.