Chonda Pierce's Husband Remembered as 'Devoted and Loving'; GoFundMe Account Started for Family Raises Over $50K for Expenses (WAKE SCHEDULE)

Christian comedian Chonda Pierce lost her husband David this week after he suffered a hemorrhage brought upon by a heart attack and a major stroke. She is now asking people to stand by her in celebrating her husband's life.

David was a teacher and a writer who was the dedicated man in Chonda's life since she was 16. "He is in God's hands completely now. I have loved him since I was 16 years old. He is one of the greatest men I have ever known and I have begged God to allow him to stay here"”whole and healthy. Thank you for praying with me and believing for me even when my faith was tired and weak," she posted on Facebook shortly before his death.

For anyone in Tennessee that wants to pay their respects, they can today from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cheatham County Funeral Home, 117 Elizabeth Street in Ashland City, Tennessee. A funeral service will take place on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the same place.

A GoFundMe account has also been started for Chonda and her family to help her pay for the medical bills and funeral arrangements: "Chonda has brought laughter to our lives for so many years in spite of all of the tragedy in her own life. Let's now return the gift by helping lighten her financial load in this heartbreaking time," wrote one of her old managers. "If you can give or leave a note, let's come together as the body of Christ and love on Chonda. Please share link on your page. We can make Prov 11:25 become real in Chonda's life in a tangible way." Make a donation here.

Pierce made her first Facebook posting since her husband's death today.

"Is there a guide book for me to read? An etiquette brochure to learn how to receive guest correctly. Because standing politely beside the cold body that once housed the love of my life is hard. Oh, I tried at first to hug people and say.., 'Oh, I'm holding up pretty good.' 'Yes, he looks so peaceful.' There's a rhythm you get into at first... Then after awhile I just lost my cadence and just told the truth when someone said, 'I'm so sorry for your loss.' I replied, 'Me too.' 'How are you doing?' I'd say, 'Terrible!' (Which is a polite way of saying: 'How do you think I'm doing? My husband just died.')" she posted.

She continued, "The shame about funerals is the way it brings old friends out... Friends we should have been keeping up with. Family it's been too long since you've seen. But the beauty of it all is meeting the people you didn't know. The people that have been influenced by my beautiful husband - people I never knew. And so we do it all again tomorrow and I will stand with arms wide open because he deserves my best and even more."

Please remember to keep the Pierce family in your prayers through this tragic time.