She is survived by three siblings; one brother, Doral Addington, and two sisters, Rita Foster and Alice Meeks; five children, Gay Young of Greenhill (Mike), Joy Lawson of Greenhill (Danny), Gary Pace of Greenhill (Becky Young), Tommy Pace of White Hall (Linda McDougald), and Grant Pace of Monticello (Gay Calhoun); eleven grandchildren, Jeff Young, Melissa Chapman, Wesley Lawson, Kerri Peterson, Jarred Pace, Matt Pace, Jenny Self, Jana Gastineau, Jacob Pace, Jill Pace, and Brice Pace. She is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren, as well as, several other loving family members brought in through marriage.
She was a charter member of Greenhill Community Baptist Church where she served as church treasurer for 23 years and as a Sunday school teacher for kindergarten through third grade children.
She is a retired Union Bank employee. She served for a number of organizations at local and state levels. She served as treasurer for the Awana's Club, chairman of Lady's Circle for the Baptist College Ministries, board member for Farmers Home Administration, chairman of Drew County Farm Bureau Women's Committee, state board member of Arkansas Farm Bureau Women's Committee, PTA president for Wilmar schools, and treasurer of the area wide churches.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials in her memory can be made to Hospice Home Care of Monticello, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR, 71655; Jeffress/Phillips School of Music, P O Box 424 Crossett, AR and Greenhill Community Baptist Church's youth fund, 106 Green-Hill-New Hope Rd, Wilmar, AR 71675. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(41)
Ellen tThomas
Wilmar, AR Thursday, April 16, 2015 What a wonderful cristian lady.loving wife,mother and friend to everyone she met.I will miss her ..heaven has a wonderful angel .she was an example of how we all should be.Pam and Mike Beard
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 14, 2015 I am so sorry to hear this. Aneta was a very special lady. My mother lover her and so did we. I did not know this until today or we would have been there. Pam and Mike BeardJudy and French Wynne,Jr.
Warren, AR Thursday, April 9, 2015 Our thoughts and prayers are with you during g this sad time.Dabney Stell
, AR Thursday, April 9, 2015 Heaven gain a precious ange. Praying for your family.Marvin,Betty,Gene Norton
Monticello, AR Wednesday, April 8, 2015 Our prayers are with the family.Roberta Gardner
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, April 8, 2015 As far back as I can remember, the Pace's have been like "family"...and I know Mrs. Aneta will be missed dearly by all who loved her. Please find peace in knowing that heaven is rejoicing that another angel has earned her wings. Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; Psalm 55:22Wanda Young
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Family I am so sorry for your loss,prayers for comfort.Love all Wanda YoungSherry Carson
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Gay, Gary, Joy, Tommy, and Grant, & family. I know you all know better than anyone what a wonderful Godly woman your mother was ! She touched so many lives including mine! I can't tell you how much she blessed my life in the last few months! She is the woman I hope to be when I grew up! You all took such good care of her and her love for,you all was amazing and I could see it every time she looked at any of you or talked about you! Her care and concern for others even when she was so,sick,amazed me! Thank you all for allowing me to help take care of her....it was an honor! My prayers are for His strength, comfort , peace and love always. Her legacy and spirit lives on in you! Love & prayers, Sherry.Mary Prickett
Abilene, TX Tuesday, April 7, 2015 I pray Jesus bless you with His peace and comfort until we are all together before Him once again and forevermore.Boe & Katherine Herring
White Hall, AR Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Tommy,Linda & family so sorry for the loss of your mother, your in our thoughts and prayers.Tina Tuggle
Poughkeepsie, AR Tuesday, April 7, 2015 So sorry to hear about Mrs. Aneta. She was a very special lady. I know you will miss her and Mr. Homer terribly. My prayers are with you. Love to all.Hazel Potts
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Dear Pace FamilyI was so sorry to hear of the passing of such a sweet lady. My prayers are with you at this time. may you find comfort in the loving arms of our of our blessed SAVIOR
Hazel Potts
Rick and Deborah Hobbs
Watson Chapel, AR Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Our deepest sympathy to the Pace family in the loss of your loved one. May the Lord bless and comfort you in your time of need.Robin Loveless Scott
Warren, AR Tuesday, April 7, 2015 So sorry for your loss. I used to stay at her house when I was young waiting to catch the bus. I just remember that big breakfast she cooked every morning. Her and Mr. Homer were special people. Praying for you all.mike and louanna jacobs
dewitt, AR Tuesday, April 7, 2015 praying for the familyJanice Wiggam Haisty
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, April 7, 2015 I am so sorry to hear of Aneta's death. She was such a precious lady. She and your dad hold special places in my heart, as well as do each of you. May God surround you with his loving arms in this sad time and give you peace and comfort in your loss.With much love & sympathy to you all,
Janice WIGGAM Haisty
Al Ray Taylor
, AR Tuesday, April 7, 2015 I am sad for this wonderful family, but I know that Mrs. Nita is in the presence of her Lord. She was a jewel.Pam Ozment
Warren, AR Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Sorry for your loss. The family is in my prayers.Jean Bowen
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 7, 2015Sorry for your loss.
BARBARA NEWTON
MONTICELLO, AR Tuesday, April 7, 2015 SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY. MAY GOD GIVE YOU THE COMFORT AND STRENGTH THAT YOU NEED AT THIS TIME.David and Sandy Galtelli
memohis, TN Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Gay, Mike, and family, so sorry to hear of your loss, our heartfelt condolences to the entire family. God bless you all.Jimmy & Ava Barlow
Leonard, TX Monday, April 6, 2015 Gay, Joy, and family,My oh my, how many long-loved ones yall have said good-bye to in just a relatively few months! And we your singing friends continue to join you in mourning their leaving--but also in rejoicing for their homegoing.
Donnie & Marsha O'Fallon
Weatherford, TX Monday, April 6, 2015 We are so sorry to hear about Ms. Neta. Your family will be in our thoughts & prayers.Byron, Betty-Marie, Nathan and James-Isaac Reid
Westmoreland, TN Monday, April 6, 2015 Dear Pace Family,I am sorry to hear of Miss Aneta Ruth's death. I know he lived a long and good life, with the love of her family around her all the time. She is back with Mr. Homer, and they are with my Mom and Dad, singing around the throne of God, and wondering when all us children will show up to help them sing!
May God give you all the strength you need in the days ahead, the comfort you need for the loss you are going thru and the blessing of memories to recall all the good times you have had with her in your lives.
God Bless you all, everyone.
Jennifer Morris
Purvis, MO Monday, April 6, 2015 Loved meeting at the Sings.Will miss her so much. GOD bless you her family.Bruce and Beth Davis
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, April 6, 2015 So sorry for the loss of ms. neta. She was truly a special lady.Thoughts and prayers
Cindy McKinstry
Little Rock, AR Monday, April 6, 2015 Dear Family of Mrs. Neta Pace,I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Neta. She has meant a lot to our family over the years. She showed Christ's love to so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God Bless You, Cindy
Darrell & Barbara Studdard
Pine Bluff, AR Monday, April 6, 2015 PraysRev Don/Mary Johnson
Rison, AR Monday, April 6, 2015 Out thoughts and prayers for all the family. Ms. Neta had a sweet spirit and sweet smile to all...God Bless
Terry Harpole
Maben, MS Monday, April 6, 2015 I never met Mrs. Pace, but have heard her daughters sing in Mississippi.After seeing her daughters and hearing them sing, I know Mr. and Mrs. Pace both were very good Christian people.
We will keep all family in prayer.
Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Monday, April 6, 2015 Grant & Joy, Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. My prayers and thoughts are with you.Dennis Wells
linda funderburg
monticello, AR Monday, April 6, 2015 prayers for the pace familyPam Leeper
Monticello, AR Monday, April 6, 2015 My prayers for Mrs. Neta's family. God bless you all. She was a blessing to have in our lives and a dear friend.Gerald Campbell
Sherwood, AR Monday, April 6, 2015 I shall truly miss this lady. She was truly an outstanding person who I considered a very close friend. I am sure she is singing with the heavenly choir.Lawson Schilling
Boglusa, LA Monday, April 6, 2015 Gay, and your sister and all your family, I'm so very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. It's always a terrible loss to lose a parent, however we being God's children have a marvelous hope that the Carnal world knows nothing of. Her absence is only for a while and what a reunion She Jesus and your Dad have already had. As time goes so swiftly our appointment to join them is not long at all. God Bless you all. My prayers are with you. Lawson Schilling.Marty, Ann & Madison
Crossett, AR Monday, April 6, 2015 You know that you all are in our prayersNancy Early
Monticello, AR Monday, April 6, 2015 So saddened to hear about your mother. We know she is wearing her crown of glory today!Carole (Doss) Rushing
Woodlawn,, AR Sunday, April 5, 2015 Dear Pace Family, what a blessing to everyone to have had Neta with us. What a sadness to us to have to let her go. Please accept my sincere condolences on your great loss. May God grant you peace, strength and comfort to get you through the times ahead. You will all be in my prayers.Carole (Doss) Rushing
linda funderburg
monticello, AR Sunday, April 5, 2015 prayers for the pace familySheila Gardner
Monticello, AR Sunday, April 5, 2015 Mrs. Pace was a precious lady. I will be praying for you all. May God bless you with peace and comfort.Betty
Monticello, AR Sunday, April 5, 2015 Grant and Gay and family, We are so sorry for your loss. I have lots of memories of the Paces singing at Homecomings and at Union Church in Rye and also revivals at Oak Grove Free a will Baptist Church. The ones in Heaven are singing with the Angels now!Paul and Betty Grafton