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D'Etta Lee Pierce

June 14, 1956 ~ January 18, 2026

Born in: Jacksonville, FL
Resided in: Orange Park, FL

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D’Etta “Dee” Pierce, lovingly known as Dee, Dee Dee or Aunt Dee, passed away on January 18, 2026, at the age of 69 in Orange Park, Florida. Born on June 14, 1956, in Jacksonville to Etta and Marcus Malphurs, Dee grew into a woman whose life was defined by love, laughter, and an unshakable devotion to her family.
At just 18 years old, she met the love of her life, Dusty, at a skating rink—an ordinary night that became the beginning of an extraordinary partnership. Together they built a life filled with joy, fishing trips, shared traditions, and holiday celebrations they always made magical. Halloween was one of her favorites. Whether she was volunteering at her children’s school or handing out candy, her iconic “witch cackle” became a legend all its own and a memory her family will cherish forever.
Dee had a warm, fun‑loving spirit, and she brought that same energy into everything she did, including her well‑known love of slot machines. Anyone close to her knew that when she ran out of money at the casino, the phone calls would start—because Dee loved bringing everyone along for the ride, win or lose.
Above all else, Dee loved her family. Nothing made her happier than time spent with her children, grandchildren, and especially her great‑grandson, whom she adored. She had a way of making everyone around her feel deeply loved and genuinely supported.
Dee is survived by her children; Paula and her husband Brian Fleming, Pamela and her husband Brian Bowyer, and Josh and his wife Michelle Pierce; her grandchildren; Jason Davis, Alexis Luis, Sarah Davis, Cody Bowyer, Haley Pierce, Colin Pierce, and Konnor Fleming; and her great‑grandson, Cyrus Luis; her sister Liz Evans and her nephew Chris Corse. She is reunited in heaven with her beloved husband Dusty, her mother Etta, her father Marcus, and her brother Mark.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Dee’s friends and neighbors for the love, friendship, and support they have shown her and our family throughout the years.

Please contact the family for information regarding the Celebration of Life.

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  2. You will truly be missed!! We love you so much, but it gives us peace knowing you are no longer in pain and you are with Dad!!

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  3. Every one of my core memories of childhood include Aunt Dee! She was like a second mother and genuinely one of the best women I’ve known.

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  5. We are so sorry for your loss. We are truly blessed to know Momma Dee. She is a special lady. We have so many wonderful memories with her, Dusty and the family. We will deeply miss her but know that she is no longer in pain and at peace with her sweetheart, Dusty. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you. We love guys and are always here for you.

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  6. Cousin Dee was a kindhearted person. She was very sweet and caring. She will be missed dearly by all. So happy she is no longer in pain and with Dusty, the love of her life. I know they are looking down on us and smiling.

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  7. I’m so sorry to hear about Dee. I was coming to see soon. She was my best friend in high school. I loved her!

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  8. Mom, I already miss you so much! You and Dad gave us such a fun and crazy childhood. I have the best memories, and I will cherish them every time I think of you & dad. Thank you for being a wonderful grandma and spoiling the kids too much!!! Give Dad a hug for me!! I love you!!!!

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  10. Aunt Dee Dee was like a second mother growing up. She loved everyone she met. I am going to miss her so much. I know she is at peace and is united with Uncle Dusty. Rest easy Aunt Dee Dee

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  11. To my oldest and dearest friend Dee, I’m really going to miss you. So many memories! I’ll miss you forever. Pierce family, God bless you all. Love, Aunt Sherry

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  12. We first met Dusty walking our dogs one day with my at-the-time toddler daughter. We met again when my husband needed help towing his car back to our house. It just seemed like a good idea at the time. There was almost always a project car or motorcycle in the driveway between Dusty and Jason. He introduced us to his wife, who immediately offered us something to drink. Ms. Dee was like a stand-in grandma. She was as sweet as tea and the epitome of southern hospitality. They were the kind of people who would invite you to dinner without thinking twice. They were the kind of people who would give the shirts off their backs if you asked. Even after we moved, I could always call her and feel better about those days when I wanted to take the kids to the nearest fire department. Even when Dusty passed and her health deteriorated, her attitude stayed intact. She didn’t dwell too much on the falls and illness, she just made good conversation. She could talk about almost anything because she lived long enough to experience most things, I think. I’m glad she had a family and friends nearby to keep an eye out for her. When Pam answered her phone and gave me the news last week, I thought she might be in the hospital again, but I knew the day would come. It’s hard not to be sad, but it’s also hard not to understand why God wouldn’t want her back. I’m confident she’s back to looking slim and blonde and happy as she did once in pictures. I’m glad me and my family got to know Dee and her family.

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  13. Dear Dee, Thank you for sharing Dusty and Jason with me. I know how much you missed Dusty when he left. So now, I can only imagine the joy of seeing him and other departed family members again! Eternal rest grant to her, O Lord.

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