Wendy Lee Pierret

Wendy Lee. Pierret, age 46, of Garretson, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls after an 18-year battle with multiple sclerosis. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM Thursday, November 10, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Garretson. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday, November 9, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home in Garretson, with a Prayer Service and Rosary beginning at 7:00 PM.

Wendy was born on August 29, 1976, in Sioux Falls, to Donald and Linda (Whaley) Pierret and grew up on the family farm northwest of Garretson. She attended Garretson Schools and graduated in 1995. She was heavily involved in high school activities. Some of her proudest moments were being elected homecoming queen, selected as president for National Honors Society, and being involved in cheerleading. Acting in theater such as Jesse James Players and performing in oral interpretation were true passions of hers. She then attended the University of Sioux Falls. She worked at Dragonland Daycare in Garretson, and waitressed at many restaurants. Some of her favorites were Marlin’s, Flying J, and Tailgators. Wendy attended St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Garretson throughout her life.

Wendy was a bright, happy, and kind person. Even through the challenges of MS, she was always thinking about other people and how she could help them. She had an enormous focus to improve herself. She loved attending concerts with her friends and listening to P!nk. But most of all, she loved spending time with her son Elijah. She enjoyed pushing her son to succeed, whether it was in cub scouts, chess club, sports, or academics.

Survivors include her son, Elijah (Lila) Pierret, Garretson; mother, Linda Pierret, Garretson; siblings: Wayne (Kim) Pierret, Sherman, and Heidi (Andy) Alban, Pierre; nieces and nephews: Colby (Jessica) Pierret, Hayden Pierret, Morgan Pierret, Clayton Alban, and Nolan Alban; a great nephew, Colson Pierret; aunts and uncles: Richard and Susan Anderson, Donald and Marlene Fiegen, many cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald, grandparents, many aunts and uncles, and special relative, Nichole Anderson.