Nell Frances Haberlin Pierson, a lifelong resident of Austin, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2003. She was born February 21, 1912 in Austin, Texas to Nellie Frances George Haberlin and Walter George Haberlin. She married Laurence E. Pierson of Missouri in 1946. Nell attended the University of Texas before going to work for the Aldrich Insurance Agency. She developed an interest in golf after her retirement, an interest which became a lifelong love of golf. She golfed for many years with her husband and as a member of various local golf associations. Her golfing friendships became lifelong friendships. She was preceded in death by her husband; by two brothers, George Roy Haberlin and Walter Haberlin; and by a sister, Ruby Lee Haberlin Crawford. She is survived by her niece; Frances Slaughter of Austin and by other nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services will be held in Oakwood Cemetery Annex on Friday, June 27, 2003 at 10:00 a.m., with Reverend Ann Beaty officiating. The family would like to thank the devoted nursing staff at Retirement and Nursing Center for their excellent care for the past three and one half years. Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, Austin, Texas 78705 (512) 452-8811.