Officials announce the death of former Elderhaus Executive Director Linda Pearce

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Former Elderhaus Executive Director Linda Pearce has died.

Elderhaus is a non-profit PACE organization located in Wilmington, serving residents of New Hanover and eastern Brunswick counties.

They provide services and care that allow local seniors to remain independent in their own homes.

The Wilmington Police Department posted their condolences about Pearce’s passing, citing all she had done for the community.

“Linda Pearce has been a driving force in this community for several decades,” WPD Chief Donny Williams said. “Her interests and influence have had a significant impact on the City of Wilmington. Through her Front Porch Pulpit interviews she was able to address complex topics in a thoughtful way.”

Elderhaus, Inc. Executive Director Ruth Finch said in a statement, “Linda Pearce was the visionary leader behind the development of Elderhaus, which in turn became the first PACE (Program of all-inclusive Care for the Elderly) program in North Carolina. For thirty-two years, she served as CEO of Elderhaus within the Wilmington community. She was a servant leader with a passion for older adults and worked to ensure senior adults had access to the services they needed to remain in the community for as long as possible. Linda’s efforts paved the way for PACE to become an option across our State. We are forever grateful for her visionary leadership, support, guidance and words of wisdom that continues to guide our work. Her presence will be deeply missed by Elderhaus.”