Wanda Sue Goodson Pearce

Wanda Sue Goodson Pearce passed away on June 7th, 2026, in Ocala, Florida, from natural causes. She was born in Sumter County, FL, on February 20th, 1953, and was 73 years old. Wanda is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Goodson and Annie Pearl Paramore Goodson. And, by her brother, James Monroe Goodson, Sr. She is survived by her husband, Rodney Pearce, and by her two children, Austin Pearce and Jennifer Pearce Loren. Also, her beloved grandchildren: Josh, Jessica, and Sarah Loren, as well as Adriana, Emily, and Logan Pearce.

Interment will be at Linden Cemetery, Florida, at a later date.A Celebration of Life will be held at the home of her niece, Sandra Goodson McClanahan, at 234 NE 2nd Avenue in Webster, on Sunday, June 28th, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. All are welcome to come and share memories of Wanda, and to enjoy photos of her from throughout her life. Additionally, Sandra is asking that everyone bring photos of Wanda with them, so that they can be scanned at the event, and added to the family's collection of photo memories. In lieu of flowers, condolence cards can be brought to the Celebration of Life for the family, or mailed directly to the family at the following address: Rodney Pearce 4091 NW Gainesville Road, Ocala, FL 34475. 

Wanda was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, aunt, friend, mother, and grandmother. She was very creative and "artful" from early on, especially in painting, and her culinary abilities. Wanda spent a lot of time with her niece, Sandra, whom she considered a little sister. Many hours spent together antiquing, container gardening, cooking, and doing crafts together. She and Rodney made sure that their children enjoyed every activity that they wanted to experience, including mountain bike racing, and English-style horseback riding. Her grandchildren have experienced that same devotion to the enriching of their lives. Known as "Nana" by all of the grandchildren, they fondly recall Nana preparing crafts that all of the grandchildren could have fun working on together. It was "never boring" at Nana's House, and there were many sleep-overs, where all of the grands got to be together, have fun with Nana and Papa, and build that bond of family and friendship between them. Wanda worked very hard to make sure that the Family Bond got the time and attention it deserved. She also taught the older ones how to cook, bake, sew... all the things.

Granddaughter Emily summed up the sentiments of all of the grands perfectly: "Yesterday, the Lord called my sweet Nana home. While I know Heaven gained a beautiful angel, I can't help but wish I had just a little more time with her. No matter how many years we had, it never would have been enough. Nana, thank you for loving me. Thank you for the memories, the laughter, the comfort, and the countless ways you made my life better simply by being in it. You were one of the strongest, kindest, and most loving people I have ever known, and I am so blessed to have been your granddaughter. I love you more than you'll ever know, Nana. Thank you for being such an important part of my life. Rest peacefully until we meet again in Heaven."

Countryside Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.