Wanda Pierce

Wanda Lee Pierce, age 85 of Nancy, KY passed away on Thursday December 18, 2025 at Lake Cumberland Regional / Jean Waddle Care Center. Wanda was born on June 23, 1940 at Faubush, KY, the daughter of Joseph Elbert Bland and Flonnie Johnson Bland. Wanda was a faithful member of Burnetta Baptist Church and she loved attending as long as she was able. Wanda was married to Gordon Pierce and they shared life for 31 years prior to his passing in 2018. She was a retiree of Bluegrass Oakwood where she worked as a teachers aide. Wanda enjoyed sewing, painting ceramics, and word search puzzles. Her favorite color was purple.

Survivors include her brothers, Joseph Lindon Bland (Sue) of Faubush, KY and Glenard Hugh Bland of Nancy, KY; extended family members, neighbors and friends who mourn her passing.

In addition to her parents, Joseph and Flonnie Bland, and her husband, Gordon Pierce, Wanda was preceded in death by, Dallas and Patricia Lykens who were like parents to her; her brother, Laurell Bland; and her sisters, Lucille Buckholts (Glen) and Darlene VanHoosier (Isaac, Jr).

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home, 1046 West Hwy 80, Somerset, KY 42503. The funeral service will follow on Monday, December 22nd at 1:00 pm at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Clark officiating. Burial will be at Lakeside Memorial Gardens.