Sue Lance McNece

Sue Lance McNece 83, passed away on Wednesday April 16th, 2025. A Celebration of Life service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 10th at Halsted Road Baptist Church in Rockford, IL.

She was proceeded in death by her husband, Bill McNece who she married on Feb 4th, 1972, until his death on March 1st, 2016; father, Ted Lance; mother, Elizabeth Lance; sister, Betty Wartman; sister, Glenda Jarvis; and nephew, Nathan Lance. Survivors include her son, Jason McNece and wife Heather; stepdaughters Amanda Shank and husband Bobby, and Susan McNece; grandchildren Lance and Lauren McNece; brother, James Lance and wife Mary; brother, Randy Lance and wife Barb; 5 nieces and 7 nephews.

Sue was born in Nashville, Tennessee and lived in Michigan, Alabama, and Ohio in her childhood. She graduated from North College High School in Cincinnati, Ohio and worked as a receptionist for Baldwin Piano and Organs where she ultimately met her husband, Bill. Together, they lived in both the Kansas City area in the early years and then moved to Rockford, IL.

Upon having children, she took on what she would say was her most important job, being a stay-at-home mother. She excelled in this role, and her children were blessed to call her mother.

Sue was a tremendously devoted Christian woman. She loved Jesus and her life was a testament to that love. She had a wonderful relationship with Jesus and was a prayer warrior for him. She had the biggest heart and was so very generous. She would give you the shirt off her back if she thought you needed it. Throughout her life she taught Sunday School to several different age groups, most recently at Halsted Baptist Church in Rockford, IL. Through these years of teaching, she affected many lives!

The last three years of her life she resided with her son and his wife in Kansas City where she enjoyed her time with her grandchildren, Saturday morning breakfast with her son, shopping at Macy's and Dillard's, and bonding with their dog Sparkle.

Her favorite pastimes were spending time with her sweet friends and her extended family, which were both near and dear to her heart. She also enjoyed attending Southern Gospel concerts or listening to Southern Gospel music, watching Fox News, and of course shopping! Her favorite time of year was Christmas, and she loved to spoil her family. She had a real knack for picking out just the right gift.

She was our Mom, Grandma, Aunt, Sister, and Friend and she will be deeply missed!

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