Eileen Collins Pace, age 92, died April 22, 2013, following a long illness. She was born November 20, 1920, in Plant City, Florida. She had resided in Gainesville since 1947. She was a graduate of Florida State College for Women (FSU). Eileen worked as an administrative assistant for the Federal Government retiring in 1986. Eileen was an avid gardener and bridge player. She spent her retirement enjoying traveling, gardening, working out with her friends at the Gainesville Women's Fitness Center, and playing her beloved bridge with her long-time bridge partners and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Pace; sister, Lois Hendrix; and brother, Felton Collins. She is survived by her sister, Jewel Wimberly; son, Fred Pace and daughter-in-law Marolyn; daughter, Patricia Pace and son-in-law Vaughn Scott. A graveside service was held on April 25, 2013, at Forest Meadows Cemetery. Published in Gainesville Sun from April 24 to April 25, 2013.
Eileen Collins Pace, age 92, died April 22, 2013, following a long illness. She was born November 20, 1920, in Plant City, Florida. She had resided in Gainesville since 1947. She was a graduate of Florida State College for Women (FSU). Eileen worked as an administrative assistant for the Federal Government retiring in 1986. Eileen was an avid gardener and bridge player. She spent her retirement enjoying traveling, gardening, working out with her friends at the Gainesville Women's Fitness Center, and playing her beloved bridge with her long-time bridge partners and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Pace; sister, Lois Hendrix; and brother, Felton Collins. She is survived by her sister, Jewel Wimberly; son, Fred Pace and daughter-in-law Marolyn; daughter, Patricia Pace and son-in-law Vaughn Scott. A graveside service was held on April 25, 2013, at Forest Meadows Cemetery. Published in Gainesville Sun from April 24 to April 25, 2013.
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