Janice J. Pierson, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany, Indiana just one day after her late husband, Estel Pierson. She was born on December 21, 1939 to the late Everett and Vada Hutslar (Walton) in Milltown, Indiana. Janice retired from Jewish Hospital of Louisville where she was a registered nurse. Janice enjoyed reading, jigsaw puzzles, feeding the squirrels and traveling the United States in the RV with her husband. She was an animal advocate. Janice cared for all of god’s creatures, especially her dogs. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lori Pierson Dixon and by her sisters, Elaine Curry, Jean Hutslar and Lorraine Rogers.
Survivors include her sons, David Pierson (Betty), Joseph Pierson (Melissa), her daughter, Andrea Spurgeon (Steve) and her sister, Betty Hibma. Janice also leaves behind 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren to cherish her memory.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at the Garr Funeral Home in Sellersburg with cremation to follow. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 12:00 P.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to: Southern Indiana Animal Rescue (http://www.sianimalrescue.org) or to the American Lung Association (115 W. Washington Street, Ste 1180-s, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204)