Patricia Ann Pearce, 66, of Vero Beach, Florida died Friday, July 26, 2013 at VNA Hospice House.

She was born June 27, 1947 in Miami, Florida and had been a resident of Vero Beach since 1980, coming from North Miami.

Mrs. Pearce graduated from Hialeah High School in 1965.

Prior to retirement, she worked as an operating room nurse.

She was an active member of St. Helen Catholic Church, Vero Beach.

Mrs. Pearce is survived by her husband of 46 years, Michael C. Pearce; son, Michael L. (Jacquelyn) Pearce of Sebastian and two granddaughters, Coral Michelle Pearce and Krystal Evans.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12 noon, Thursday, August 1, 2013 at St. Helen Catholic Church, Vero Beach.

Donations may be made to St. Helen Catholic Church, 2085 Tallahassee Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32960.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach. An online guestbook may be signed at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.