Nate' Marie Pence, 33, of Harrisonburg, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Nate' was born April 18, 1975, in Virginia Beach, Va., and was the daughter of Barbara "Sue" and Joseph H. Norris Jr. of Virginia Beach.

She was a proud graduate of Virginia Tech in 1997. She worked as a Food Scientist in the meat and poultry industry and was most recently employed by Cargill Incorporated. In the many places she lived she touched many people's lives and was known for her kind and gentle sprit.

On June 15, 2002, she married Devon Franklin Pence, who survives. Additional family include a son, Hayden Franklin Pence of Harrisonburg; a sister, Tammy Lynn Lewis and husband, Jerry, of Virginia Beach; brothers, Chris Sisler and wife, Lisa, of Virginia Beach, Troy Norris and Terry Norris and wife, Cathy, of Baltimore, Md.; in-laws, H. Douglas Pence Jr. and Jo-Ann Pence of Woodstock; brother-in-law, Justin Pence, also of Woodstock; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and extended family.

Services will be held on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at 7 p.m. at the Kyger Funeral Home Chapel in Harrisonburg with the Rev. Lowe Norman officiating. Additional services will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, at the Altmeyer Funeral Home at 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, Va., at 11 o'clock in their Chapel. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Colonial Grove Memorial Park in Virginia Beach.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her honor to The University of Virginia Cancer Center at 1300 Jefferson Park Ave., Charlottesville, VA 22908.

Online condolences may be made to Mrs. Pence's family at www.kygers.com.

	1. 30-08-2008 07:54
	Devon and family,   We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Nate’ was such a kind and beautiful person. You will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks ahead.  Todd and Lynn Holtzman

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	2. 30-08-2008 07:55
	My thoughts and prayers are with Devon, Hayden and the whole family. Nate was a wonderful person who will sadly be missed by many people. We will all miss her smiling face.

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	3. 30-08-2008 08:35
	Devon and family,   We offer you our deepest condolences. Nate will be missed by everyone, we will keep you and your family close in our hearts and prayers. Stay strong, you are not alone.

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	4. 30-08-2008 10:07
	Sending you all my deepest sympathy. Nate will be sadly missed by many. Her wonderful personality and smile could brighten any day. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers today and the in the weeks ahead.

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	5. 30-08-2008 10:23
	Dear Devon, Hayden and Family,  Words cannot describe the sadness we feel in learning of Nate\'s passing. We feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to know her. We will continue to keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

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	6. 30-08-2008 11:33
	Devon and Family,    We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Nate. May God grant you peace and strength in the days ahead. You are in our continued thoughts and prayers.

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	7. 30-08-2008 11:44
	Words seem so inadequate at a time like this when losing such a young and vibrant woman. May you draw peace from your loving memories of Nate' and support from your family and friends who share your grief.

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	8. 30-08-2008 12:02
	Devon & Hayden,    We don't even know where to begin with how to express our sympathies to you both. There are no words to ease the pain you are going through right now. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

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	9. 30-08-2008 13:21
	Devon, Hayden, and family,    We are deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that we are always thinking of you and feel truely blessed to have known the wonderful person that Nate' was. Her laughter and smile were infectious and contagious and showed the true beauty within. God be with you in this difficult time. You're in our thoughts and prayers always.

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	10. 30-08-2008 14:30
	Devon, Hayden and entire family,   We love you very much and you will always be a part of our family. We are blessed to have the precious time and memories with you and Nate'. She will always be our angel.   We love you.  Lawrence and Terri

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