Kelly Lou Pierce 1980-2025.
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the untimely death of Kelly Lou Pierce (12/4/80–8/1/2025). She is preceded in death by her father Keith (deceased 2016) and Grandfather Gilbert Nagore (deceased 2009). Survived by sons Tyler, Brady and Camden; mother Donna Pierce, brothers Jeff (Amy) Pierce and Donald Pierce and Grandmother Lucille Nagore; significant other Joe Bernier, son Joey and daughter Maci and many aunts, uncles cousins, nieces and nephews.
Kelly’s death and soccer accolades have been announced by local, state and national media. She was an inspiration to not only her family but many young women during her career as a player and a coach including Pima Community College, Mountain View High School, Salpointe Catholic High School, CDO soccer league, and FC Tucson. She always tried to instill in young girls self-confidence and their power as individuals.
She was the unspoken leader among her cousins, who all respected her, loved her and looked up to her. She will leave a huge hole in this family and will be dearly missed. She knew her plan in life and was always confident. Kelly’s life was about her sons, her family and soccer.
Services will take place on Saturday, August 9 2025, in the Salpointe Catholic Gymnasium. 1545 E. Copper Street, Tucson, at 4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers a GoFundMe account has been set up for the care and future needs of her younger sons Brady and Camden. Donate to; Kelly Pierce’s legacy; nurturing her sons, (organized by Rebecca Collins) GoFundMe.com. This is the only GoFundMe that will be created.
KELLY PIERCE FILE
1998: State Champion (Salpointe Player)
1999: State Champion (Salpointe Player)
2000: All-ACCAC (Pima Player)
2002: Sonoran Thunder (WPSL Player)
2014: All-WPSL (TSA-FC Tucson Player)
2014: All-West Team (TSA-FC Tucson Player)
2014: Pacific South All-Star (TSA-FC Tucson Player)
2018: Salpointe State Championship (Coach)
2019: Salpointe State Championship (Coach)
2019: Desert Division Coach of the Year (FC Tucson Coach)
2021: Salpointe State Championship (Coach)
2021: Desert Conference Championship (FC Tucson Coach)
2021: Desert Conference Coach of the Year (FC Tucson Coach)
2022: Salpointe State Championship (Coach)
2023: BVB International Academy Director of Coaching
2023: Salpointe State Championship (Coach)
2024: CDO Soccer Club Director of Coaching
2025: Salpointe State Championship (Coach)
As much as I already miss Kelly, I know there are others much closer to her that will be reminded daily, if not hourly, of the pain of her loss. The weakness of our humanity makes it impossible for me to relieve that pain. The strength of our humanity gives me the ability to try.… https://t.co/rBScmt44lj pic.twitter.com/br3n1HVNcY
— Andy Morales (@AndyMorales8) August 2, 2025
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