Wendy Lynn Pierce, 41, of New Orleans, LA, passed away March 4, 2015 in Gastonia at the home of her fiancé, Michael Pereira. She is survived by her son, Frankie of Tampa, Florida; her mother, three sisters and a brother all of Heath Springs, SC. Her father and sister, Sherri of New Orleans. Private services will be held both in New Orleans and the Carolina's. Friends and extended family are asked in lieu of flowers to make donations to Susan G. Koman for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309 or a local hospice in her name. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.