Phyllis Vance

Phyllis Ann Pensinger Vance, 86, met her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Oct. 11, 2023, in Kennesaw, Georgia.

Phyllis was born on June 2, 1937, in Jay County, Indiana. She loved spending time with her family, singing in the church choir and sharing God’s joy with everyone she met. She spoke fondly of her hometown of Portland, Indiana, where she lived and raised her family until moving to Georgia in 1987.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, Larry L. Vance; and her children Kibbie Vance (Jeff) DeJarnett, Kayla Vance (Chuck) Engelhardt and Kyle (Alexis) Vance. She also leaves behind 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Janet (Bill) Mays.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick D. Sr. and Dorothy Compton Pensinger; brother Fred Jr.; and sister Wanda Garland.

A service will be held on Oct. 26 at 11 a.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Cartersville, Georgia, with a visitation at 9 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 841 Marietta, GA 30061.