Crystal Evette Pierce-Lyon

On November 16, 1968, Crystal Evette Pierce entered this world as the second daughter born to the late Janice Munford Pierce and Christopher Columbus Pierce. Contrary to belief of many, she was the “Younger” sister to Natalae. Crystal quietly slipped away from us in her home on November 20, 2024. Crystal attended Portsmouth Public Schools and graduated from I.C. Norcom High School in 1987. Initially, she began studying at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va., but she ultimately obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business from Virginia Wesleyan University in 2006. Crystal was raised in a Christian home, and she joined Grove Baptist Church at an early age. As a youth, she sang in the Junior choir, and she also served as the treasurer of the Sunday School. Crystal was a lifelong member of Grove, having remained an active member until her demise. On March 24,1997, Crystal acquired a different role… that of a mother. Her only daughter, Cara Elise was born, and she became Crystal’s world. As Cara grew and matured, so did their bond. So much so that Crystal gave Cara her beloved Chevy Tahoe, “Big Red” truck. With her infectious smile and personality, it’s no surprise that Crystal chose to work in the field of Customer Services most of her career. From Added Dimensions, Central Fidelity, American Funds, GEICO, Dynamic Management Systems, Rosie’s to Quality Inn, she established many relationships that lasted for years. If she considered you as a friend, you were her Ride or Die. Crystal lived life and enjoyed doing it. Whether she was traveling with “The Girls”, celebrating birthdays on an island with Nayomi, or visiting family in Maryland or North Carolina, she enjoyed posting these exciting adventures on her Facebook page. She was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan and a member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary Unit 190. Family was everything to Crystal. She prided herself on her Sunday “Family Time” dinners which unfortunately came to an end due to her mother’s passing in August of this year. However, she made an exception on Sunday, October 27th when her nephew was in town, and the family watched the Sunday Night football game between the Cowboys and the 49ers. Crystal was predeceased by her parents, Janice and Christopher Pierce. She leaves to cherish her memory: her daughter, Cara Elise Pierce; her sister, Natalae Pierce Askew; her nephew, Anthony Lamar Moody, and a host of cousins, family and friends. Even though Crystal is no longer physically with us, her legacy of love and laughter will live on in the hearts of her family and those who had the pleasure of knowing her. Rest in peace, Crystal. You will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.

Crystal Evette Pierce-Lyon

November 16, 1968 - November 20, 2024