Lillie Annette Kierce, 64 of Ruskin, FL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 2nd in Tampa, FL.

Annette was born Tampa, FL, to Charles and Ruth Sumner on June 20, 1961. She married Donald H Kierce Sr on February 23rd, 1990, in Jacksonville FL.

Annette is preceded in death by her beloved parents Charles Junior Sumner, Martha Ruth Sumner, and brother Jimmy Lee Sumner.

Annette leaves behind her devoted husband Donald H Kierce Sr. with whom she shared 35 years of marriage. She is survived by two stepchildren Rhonda Rauch (Curtis) and Donald Kierce (Jacki), her two brothers, Dan Sumner (Joan) and Will Sumner, four sisters Kathy Davis, Denise Blanton (Jerry), Rita Payne (Allen), and Ellen Pintze (Ed) as well as four Grandchildren, four Great Grand Children and 22 Nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Duane Robinson, Brandon Robinson, William Sumner, Nick Minchew, Joey Sumner, John Sumner

Her greatest joy in life was her husband and family whom she loved deeply and unconditionally.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday October the 8th from 5:00 to 7:00p.m Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Thursday October 9th at Serenity Meadows Memorial Park with Danny Kierce officiating. Burial will follow. Arrangements are by Serenity Meadows.

The family of Annette wishes to extend our sincere thanks to nurses, special people of Tampa General Hospital.