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Obituary For Tomeka Pierce

Boiling Springs, SC | Tomeka Yolanda Pierce, age 42, passed away on Sunday August 2, 2020 at Spartanburg Regional after a long illness of scleroderma. She was born on September 15, 1977 to the late Ralph Smith, Sr. and mother Carolyn Smith residing in Inman, SC.

Tomeka was a 1995 graduate of Chapman High School in Inman, SC. She went on to further education at Spartanburg Community College on to University of South Carolina Upstate where she studied business and marketing. She received her Bachelors and Masters degrees at University of South Carolina Upstate.

She lived in Boiling Springs, SC. She worked from 2005-2017 at AFL as a customer service manager where she was able to travel to different parts of the world.

Tomeka truly lived life to the fullest. She was a very opinionated person. She enjoyed chatting with family and friends and also helping others. She loved spending time with her nephews and nieces. She had the ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. She was very active in many non-profit organizations just to name a few: Piedmont Care and United Way.

She is survived by her two sisters, Delouis Washington of Spartanburg, SC and Alberta Smith on Simpsonville, SC; and her six brothers, Kenneth Rogers of Asheville, NC, Joey Rogers of Spartanburg, SC, Ralph Jr., Johnnie and Michael Smith of Greenville, SC and J.J. Fuller of Spartanburg, SC; one predeceased sister, Marie Green; favorite aunt, Fannie Mae Sims; favorite cousin, Mata Ann Miller; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Guest Book

Hard to imagine a world without Tomeka, one of the most caring souls I have ever been fortunate to know. I recall the day I hired her at AFL, in walks this young professional just full of energy and quite the chatter box. I hired her that day and the first chapter began of our long and wonderful friendship. And what a career she had too, always the workaholic, always driving for success and then spending countless hours volunteering for the needy. I was just amazed at her positive attitude even throughout her illness. I still call her cell weekly just to hear that voice. Tomeka, like is different without you, but you definitely left your mark while on this earth, your family has to be proud. Gary Harter 864-380-7955

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I am so sorry to hear of your loss my prayers are with Y'all

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I have known her to be a very pleasant and cheerful lady during our social interaction at the Swiss club. I will pray for the ones left behind to find peace with her much too early leaving us. Heiner Gallmann a friend

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Tomeka had such a wonderful soul and will be dearly missed.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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