Beverley Jean Pierce (nee Harper, formerly Burkett)

Beverley Jean Pierce (nee Harper, formerly Burkett) of Midland died peacefully in her sleep October 31, 2026, at Candle Stone Assisted Living in Midland, Michigan.

She was the daughter of Forest and Clara (Zuchowski) born July 9, 1929, in Saginaw, MI. She grew up in Midland and graduated from Midland High School.

Beverley married George Burkett in 1947 and together they raised five children.

Beverley was active in the Mt Haley Church of God serving as the treasurer for many years in addition to the Missionary Society. Bev was also involved with the Midland Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Stars, including serving as the Grand Worthy Matron for the State of Michigan. She loved sewing, knitting, crocheting, and baking bread, cakes, pies and cookies. Talents she shared with her children.

Bev loved to travel. She and George enjoyed riding their motorcycle touring the United States and wintering in Mesa, AZ in their camper. George died in 2000.

In 2003, Bev married Loren Pierce and moved to Westminster, CO. They enjoyed traveling to Arizona, Europe and coming back to Michigan to visit family. After Loren passed in 2015, Bev moved back to Midland to be closer to family.

Beverley is survived by her sister, Sonja Scherzer of Mecosta, MI, her children, Linda Gifford of Midland, Carol (John) Denniston of Ashley, Kim Burkett of Midland, Larry (Judy) Burkett of Wayne, Paul (Lynda) Burkett of Roselle, IL, Dee Pierce of Westminster, CO and Karen (Dan) Klekner of Minnesota, 10 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her two husbands, brother and sister-in-law Richard and MaryAnn Harper, brother-in-law Richard Scherzer, son Mark Burkett, and 2 grand daughters Alissa Burkett and Melanie Smith.

A service to honor Beverley’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from Wilson Miller Funeral Home. Bev will then be taken in procession to Midland Memorial Gardens for burial. Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm and on Wednesday from 10:00 am until the time of service. Memorial contributions in Beverley’s memory may be offered to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children or Mt. Haley Church of God.