Obituaries
July 28, 2026
Shirley E. Pierce
Shirley E. Pierce, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother
Shirley E. Pierce, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother
Shirley was born in Olean at St. Francis Hospital on Nov. 6, 1949, the daughter of Ronald and Elizabeth Lamberton Chapman.
After graduating from Richburg Central School, Shirley went on to work at the Castle Motel, Olean Times Herald and Farnsworth Cookies.
Shirley loved to dance, fish, hunt, attend family gatherings and picnics, spend time with family and was a Buffalo Bills fan.
Shirley is survived by her loving partner of 42 years, Robin Little of Olean; children, Tracie Wilson of Texas, Ed (Kim) Pierce of Texas and Shannon (Jeremy) Mikolajczk of Hinsdale; siblings, Cheryl Warner, Rick (Delores) Chapman, Sharon Simmons, Ron Chapman, Raymond Chapman and Cathy Chapman; grandchildren, Scott (Nikki) Hamel, Sarah (Robert) Godwin, Seth Pierce and Zack (Bethany) Pierce, all of Texas, and Derek Mikolajczk of Hinsdale; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents; and brothers, John Wilson, Randall Chapman and Royce Chapman.
Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Guenther Funeral Home, Inc.,1303 E. State St., Olean.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.guentherfh.com.
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