Scottsville, Virginia
Edith (Kirby) Pace
Edith Marie (Kirby) Pace, 78, of Scottsville, left her loving and devoted family on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, after a long, courageous battle with cancer, to join her heavenly father whom she loved very much. She passed at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on November 11, 1932 in Albemarle County, a daughter of the late George W. and Kathryn Kirby. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Claude Leonard "Honey" Pace Jr.; three sisters, Willie Herndon, Ruth Herndon and Jean Ann Kirby; and a special nephew, Kenneth M. Herndon Jr., who was like a brother to her. Mrs. Pace was a long-time member of Calvary Baptist Church in Scottsville and retired from Uniroyal. Her greatest love was serving her Lord and caring for her family. Survivors include her children, Wanda Matney and her husband, Oliver, James Pace and his wife, Janet, Richard Pace and his wife, Diane, Barbara Shifflett and her husband, Rodney, Michael Pace and his wife, Kathy, all of Scottsville; and Kathy Snoddy and her husband, Sam, of Buckingham; 10 grandchildren; 13great-grandchildren; a brother, George H. Kirby of Scottsville; a devoted niece who was like a sister, Frances Herndon of Scottsville; a loving great-nephew, Jeffrey Suddarth of Scottsville; and her beloved dog, Buckshot. A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2011, at Thacker Brothers Funeral Home in Scottsville by Pastor Terry Tolliver of St. Andrews Baptist Church in Buckingham. Burial will follow at Scottsville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Thursday, October 13, 2011, at the funeral home. Edith's family wishes to thank the staff of Hospice of the Piedmont and the Hope Center at Martha Jefferson Hospital for all their professional love, care and support. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911 or to the American Cancer Society, 1445 Rio Road East, Suite 104, Charlottesville, VA 22901. Family and friends may share memories and photos at www.thackerbrothers.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
I will always remember Edith laughing and smiling at the Kirby reunions! Your family has truly been blessed to have shared so many years together and to have created beautiful memories for a lifetime. May those memories help you all in your time of need. The Scottsville Kirbys won't be the same!
Love to all,
Sylvia
Sylvia Ray
October 16, 2011 | Hampton, VA
I will forever miss our talks grandma...you have provided me with great advice with all of your wisdom! I love you and miss you and will always cherish you!
Brian Ward
October 14, 2011 | Columbia, SC
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all.
Judy Christian
October 14, 2011 | Scottsville, VA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
David and Cindy Breeden
October 14, 2011 | Fredericksburg, VA
To All The Pace Family,
I know that it is never easy to say goodbye to a loved one especially someone as loving and caring as your mother. She believed in the Lord and put her trust in him so all of you would not have to worry about her. Just believe in the same and know that she is reuniting with the love of her life.
Marilyn and Stella Napier
October 14, 2011 | Scottsville, VA
Barbara
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa Gibson ruckersville va
October 14, 2011
Barbara and family I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my heart and my prayers and if their is anything I can do for the family please let me know.
Joyce Broderick
October 14, 2011 | Charlottesville, VA
Grief is so hard to bear, but your special memories will help you all cope. We are remembering you and Edith today and always. May God Bless all of you.
Ina & Lewis Baird
October 14, 2011 | Scottsville
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Garry Collins
October 14, 2011 | Anderson, SC