Evans Funeral Home
"Compassionate Funeral Service"
Carrington and New Rockford, North Dakota
701.652.3003 or 701.947.2911
Secondary Number ~ 701.650.9937
Jolsey Pierce
Jolsey Marie Pierce was born to Corrina Pierce and Darin Laber on March 16, 1990, at the Carrington Hospital in Carrington, North Dakota. Jolsey was baptized as an infant at the Nazarene Church in New Rockford, North Dakota. Jolsey’s journey on this earth came to an abrupt halt and she died on July 11, 2024, in Fargo surrounded by family and friends. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and profound love for animals and people alike.
Jolsey loved butterflies, but not all winged insects. She was terribly afraid of bees and if you were riding in a car with her as the driver and she spotted a bee in the car, you were destined for one wild ride! Jolsey loved music and she liked it loud. Everything from rock to hip hop….even her grandparents’ “old fogey music”. Corrina enjoyed their drives together as they would listen to music and have heart to heart conversations. Jolsey loved cooking and would look up new recipes on her phone and make them. Some of them were delicious and some of them were….well, bless her heart, she tried. Jolsey loved art and she was a heck of a good artist. She could draw almost anything but animals and cartoon characters seemed to be her strong suit. She started developing this skill at an early age by coloring all over her great grandma Phil’s walls with crayons…such big visions for such a giant canvas.
She was a child of mischief, once stealing her great grandpa’s riding lawnmower and riding off into the sunset and also taking her grandma and grandpa’s new Dodge Daytona for a test drive at the ripe old age of 5. Jolsey had a great sense of adventure and a great sense of humor. She loved to laugh and make other people laugh as well. She saw the good in everyone; in her eyes everyone lived on the same side of the tracks. She loved animals, especially her dog Raidon. Like Jolsey, Raidon loves adventure. Jolsey and Raidon loved to go for car rides together (the dog must’ve liked loud music too). Their relationship was one of trust and love and deciding on what direction their next adventure was going to be in.
Jolsey was more than smart; she was articulate, intuitive, and always surprised her mom with her wealth of knowledge. Jolsey was a hard worker and throughout her life, she dabbled at various kinds of jobs, some of those being a CNA, working at a bank, and housekeeping, but her favorite job was probably working alongside her very best friend, LaRae Sifuentes at the Loco Ketchup. People looked forward to eating at the Loco when Jolsey was working just to see her bright eyes and stunning smile. Jolsey loved makeup, Marilyn Monroe, and all things glamorous. She took pride in looking her best, but she didn’t have to work very hard at it because she was gorgeous inside and out.
Jolsey is now reunited with her maternal great-grandparents, Mike and Phil Duchscherer, and Marvin and Marie Pierce; and her paternal grandparents, Marvin and Maryann Laber; and numerous aunts and uncles. Her spirit lives on in the hearts of those she leaves behind.
She will be greatly missed by her mom, Corrina; stepdad, Mark Boyer; her father, Darin; grandparents, Jerome and Carol Pierce; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and her loyal pup, Raidon.
Jolsey’s Visitation will beTuesday, July 16, 2024, from 5:00-6:00PM at First Lutheran Church followed by a Prayer Service at 6:00PM all at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 10:00AM at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford.
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So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers.
Corrina, Carol and Jerome,
I do not have words to express how sad I feel for you. I know what a profound loss this is for your entire extended family. My heart goes out to all of you. Please know you have so many people praying that you can find the strength to get you through the loss of your beautiful Jolsey. Sending my love…
My heart breaks for you Corrina and family. Hugs to you.
Jolsey’s Family:
We are so sorry. Our hearts go out to you all. Somethings are so hard to understand. I’ve been saying prayers for her each day. The memories will get you to a better place. God Bless, Arch & Marveen
Corinna, I am so sorry to hear about Jolsey..sending you love and prayers!
Corrina, Carol and Jerome,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Jolsey. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time for your family.
We are so sorry for your loss…. Our hearts are heavy with sadness for all of you. She was a beautiful young woman and will be missed by many.
so very sorry for your loss. Sympathy to you and your family
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray god will heal your heart.
I am so sorry to hear of Jolsey’s passing. My thought and prayers are with you Corrina, Carol, and Jerome.
Oh Corrina. I am so so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers from an old friend.
All of Jolsey’s family,
So very sorry to hear about Jolsey, our thoughts and prayers are with you all, remember her as a cute little rambunctious blonde.
Keep her memories alive and with you always. God Bless
I am so sorry. I can’t imagine your pain. Prayers for comfort and peace.
We are all still in shock over the loss of your beautiful self. I will never forget you autographing my porch when you were little. Hardest part of loving someone is always losing them and you beautiful girl should still be here. Gone but never forgotten.. Sending prayers to Corrina, Carol, Cheetah and the rest of the family..
I can’t imagine what you guys are feeling, Jolsey was definitely one of a kind, she had a beautiful heart, And she definitely knew how to light the room up with her presence. She will forever be remembered as the little sister I never had, and the kindness the greatest little person who friended me in a new place when no one else did. I will cherish the history we shared my thoughts are will all of you!!! 💕
so sorry for your loss, Corrina. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am so very sorry for your loss. God’s comfort.