Background
Pierce, Betty Costner was born on August 28, 1930 in Cocke County, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of Bruce W. and Ada (Melton) Costner.
Pierce, Betty Costner was born on August 28, 1930 in Cocke County, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of Bruce W. and Ada (Melton) Costner.
Diploma, St. Mary's School of Nursing, 1951; Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration, St. Joseph's College, North Windham, Maine, 1986; Bachelor of science in nursing cum laude, Eastern Tennessee State University, 1986.
Staff nurse, Valentine Shults Clinic, Newport, Tennessee, 1952-1953; instructor in pediatrics, St. Mary's Memorial Hospital, Knoxville, Tennessee, 1957-1959; staff and nursing supervisory positions, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Johnson City, Tennessee, 1959-1990; retired, 1990.
Married Oscar Leon Pierce, October 27, 1950. Children: Teresa Elaine (deceased), Jeanne L. Canaday.