Melana “Loni” Marie Pierce, age 51, passed away peacefully in her sleep Nov. 27, 2022, in Tooele, Utah. She was born Jan. 27, 1971, in Murray, Utah, to Sherry Eilene (Caldwell) and Donald Jerry Pierce.
Melana was the sweetest, kindest, most loving and forgiving person we ever knew. Even when life dealt her a crappy hand, she stayed positive. She smiled and made you believe everything was going to be alright. Even when she was lying in bed, her body all twisted in pain, she would aways tell us she was going to get better so she could go home. Today she went home, she is an angel in heaven; she is no longer in pain or suffering.
Melana is survived by children Dacia Eilene McKee and Dustin Michael Pierce; and grandchildren Lily Whitesides, Fia, Akira, and Ozias McKee, Braxtin Raymond, Emberlyn Ann Noelle, and Liam Michael Orion Pierce; parents Sherry and Don Pierce; biological father Joe Severson; sister Missy Walton; brothers Jerrod and Polliann Pierce, and Justin and Dori Pierce; six nieces and two nephews; three great-nephews and two great-nieces.
She was greeted in heaven by high school sweetheart Todd Smith; granddaughter Nathaira Rayne McKee; grandparents Robert and Inez Caldwell; uncles Allen and Val Caldwell; aunts Dottie and Carol; and beloved fur babies Tinkerbell, Cinnamon, and Jody.
We will be planning a celebration of life this summer when Justin and his family are here. We will share details once they are confirmed for all of those who would like to come and share their memories of our beloved “Loni.” Rest in peace sweet girl, we love you!
Arrangements in care of Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home, 435-884-3031. Online condolences at DaltonHoopes.com.