Carol Sue Pierz

Carol Sue Pierz (Feist) age 80, of Amarillo, TX passed away on November 2, 2026 at MC’s Care home from dementia.

Carol was born on December 28, 1945 in Steubenville, Ohio, to Charles and Helen Feist. Carol grew up on Virginia Avenue with both parents and her siblings. Swinging on the front porch she viewed the Ohio river. She would cross the railroad tracks, pick up coal and catch fireflies. She even swam across the river. She graduated Catholic Central. While in high school she competed in roller skating. During the summer she would visit her Aunt Charlotte and Uncle Frank in New Jersey. At age 13 she met her future husband Frank at her Aunt and Uncle’s fish and chips restaurant. At age 18 she decided to leave Ohio and call NJ her home. Frank and Carol wed on October 22, 1966. They lived a beautiful life together until his death in 2024.

Frank and Carol moved to Amarillo Texas in 2007. Carol went on to work as a full-time mom, van driver, home health aide, and teacher’s assistant where she was known for her dedication to the disabled, autistic and elderly. She cared for people like her own.

Outside of her work and daily responsibilities, She met her best friend of 50+ years, Marie Kelly at the Hazlet Pool Club. Carol enjoyed life on Bucknell Drive and Euston Drive and her dear neighbors. She loved her husband, kids, grandkids and great-grands. She enjoyed listening to to Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers, Anne Murray and Jon Denver. She also enjoyed checking in on her grand pups. Whether she was organizing overcrowded closets, gardening, or spending time with the people she cherished most, she had an unmistakable gift for welcoming people into her home.

Above all, Carol was a devoted wife to the love of her life Frank until his death. She was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. Her greatest pride and joy was her family. For the last 2 and a half years her kids have shared her care.

She is preceded in death by her husband Frank, parents, Charles and Helen and brothers Jim and Butch.

Survived by daughter, Melanie and husband Mark Barons; son, Frank Pierz and wife Jess; grandson, Jerry Proffitt and wife Lina; granddaughter, Tara Heimann and husband Wyatt; granddaughters, Emily and Victoria Pierz; great-granddaughter, Scoutt Heimann; great-grandson, Brantt Heimann; sisters, Janet Hanis and husband Dan, and Patty Arena; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

The family would like to thank BSA hospice of the Southwest especially Nurse Shelley and Mary, of MC’s care home for their compassionate and loving care.

“Remember me with smiles and laughter, for that is how I will remember you all, if you can only remember me with tears, then don’t remember me at all.” Michael Landon

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer’s Foundation or the BH Wild Horse Sanctuary.

Services will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Church Chapel on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 10:00 am. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.