Obituary: Mary Alice Pierce Dones, 80, Bardstown

MARY ALICE PIERCE DONES

Mary Alice Pierce Dones, 80, of Bardstown, died Saturday, March 2, 2019, at her residence. She was born Feb. 27, 1939, in Ann Arbor, Mich., and later settled with her family in Hollywood, Fla. It is there she met her husband, Reginald “Reggie” Grigsby Dones Jr. After a couple of moves between Florida and Kentucky, they finally settled in Bardstown with their three sons. She became a much loved and respected member of the Bardstown community while working nearly 30 years for Challen McCoy as his secretary. She also spent many hours in the deed room at the Nelson County Courthouse. She so loved her family and friends and became affectionately known as “Al” to all that knew her best. She loved her time on their houseboat at Green River, and enjoyed the many friends they had there. She and her husband traveled when they could and were always together. Her Florida family and friends were also a very important part of her life, and will miss her very much.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Maxine Pierce of Hollywood Fla.; and one sister; Linda Hess of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Reginald Grigsby Dones Jr.; three sons; Daniel Joseph Dones, David (Danna) Dones, and Rob (Susan) Dones, all of Bardstown; eight grandchildren, Danny Dones Jr., Jennifer Carson, Jeremy Dones, Taylor Ballard, Wes Dones, Emma Dones, Hannah Dones, and Nick Dones; six great-grandchildren; and her niece, Patricia (George) Pis, who lovingly cared for her.

The Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019, at the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral with the Rev. Terry Bradshaw officiating. Burial is in the Bardstown Cemetery.

All expressions of sympathy should be directed to Alzheimer’s research and Hospice of Nelson County.

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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