July 20, 1931 – March 10, 2026
Naomi Pace, 94, of Bedford, passed away at 10:44 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Paoli Health & Living.
Born July 20, 1931, she was the daughter of Claude and Pearl (Flynn) Stafford. She married Jesse Pace on January 13, 1951, and he preceded her in death on September 29, 2014.
She is survived by two sons, Jesse D. (Kay) Pace of Monroe County, and John (Sue) Pace of Longview Minnesota; two daughters, Sharon (Larry) Taylor of Orleans, and Vickie Kemple of Bedford; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and one sister, Linda Murphy of Columbus.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse; her parents; two sons, Bruce Pace, and Darrell Lee Pace in infancy; two brothers, Dwight and Wayne Stafford; and two sisters, Roberta Norman and Kathleen Smith.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Mitchell First Apostolic Church, with Robert Burton officiating. Burial will follow in Dive Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, at Mitchell First Apostolic Church.
Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
