Funeral service held for Ponchatoula Police Cpl. Pricilla Pierson [Video]

PONCHATOULA – Cpl. Pricilla Dean Pierson was remembered for her dedication to serving her community and the smile she left behind as she was laid to rest Saturday.

“Her smile lit up the world. She was a very compassionate, humble, kind and loving human being,” Ponchatoula Police Chief Bry Layrisson said.

The 44-year-old Ponchatoula police officer was found dead inside her police car in the parking lot of Rouses on Tuesday morning. Pierson died from a heart attack. According to Chief Layrisson, she had an 80 percent blockage in one artery and had been suffering from heart issues. 

“The loss of Pricilla has been a tremendous loss to all of us, some employees much more than ever. Now, we have to do what we can to continue supporting not only her family, but our officers as well.” 

First responders from surrounding parishes showed their support as the fallen officer was escorted to …