Beth Lucie Pearce

     Beth Lucie Pearce, age 75, of Elsie, MI, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026, at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing, Lansing, MI.
     Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
     Beth was born in St. Johns, Michigan on March 24, 1951, the daughter of Erwin and Josephine Phinney. She graduated from St. Johns High School. Beth married Larry Pearce on December 27, 1968, in St. Johns, MI. She retired from General Motors after 28 years of service. She enjoyed sewing and spending time at home.
     She is survived by her husband Larry Pearce, children: JR Larry Pearce, and Phillip John Pearce; her grandchildren: Kyra Pearce, Sasha Pearce, Sierra Pearce, Zander Pearce, Kel-el Pearce, Zeake Pearce, Gabrielle Bernath, Danielle Bernath, Zena Pearce, and Evelyn Pearce; and many great-grandchildren. She is also survived by nephews: Leon Searles, and Randy Searles, and her very best friend Monica. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Monique Bernath and brother Leon Searles.
     Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan.