Stella Ree (Pierce) Blake

Stella R Blake, affectionately known as “Poogie” was called to her heavenly home on January 30, 2025 at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Easton, MD. She was 91 years old.

       Poogie was born in Cordova, MD on April 4, 1933 to the late C. Spencer Pierce and Mary Parker Pierce.

       Poogie was educated in the Talbot County School system. She was the devoted wife of Ralph Blake, Sr.

       She was a domestic worker and also provided childcare in her home to the children of family members, friends and neighbors.

       Poogie loved people. She was a cheerful person and loved by all who came in contact with her. Poogie enjoyed watching Westerns, Andy Griffin, and Soap Operas. She also loved country music, and shopping on QVC. Some would say she was their #1 customer. Poogie loved her family, often calling to have long conversations and lots of laughs. Her door was always open and everyone was welcome.

       Preceding her in death, was her husband, Ralph Blake, Sr., son, Andrew “Terry Blake”, daughters; Brenda Beulah, Darlene Blake, grandson, Terence Young “TJ”, brother, James Pierce, Sr. sisters; Edna Gardner, Elsie Kellym, Gladys Elliott, and stepdaughter, Pauline Blake.

       Those who shared her life, cherish her memories and loved her dearly, one daughter, Susan Berry, two sons, James Pierce (Geneva) of Columbus, GA and Michael Pierce (Dawn) of Parrish, FL, grandchildren; Tavia Blake, Sr.,  Antoine Young, Lacree Beulah, Megan Pierce, Bryan Pierce, Taranisha Mills, and great grandchildren; Ta’Aira Blake, TraNisha Blake, Tavia Blake, Jr., Julianna Medford, Cameron Mills, Kristien Banks, Lamiah Hynson and one great-grandchild, Dream Roberts, one stepson, Ralph Blake, Jr., (Sheron), two special nieces, who were like daughters, Peggy Gardner of Hurlock MD and Janet Gaines of GA and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and neighbors.

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