Mrs. Earnestine Pace Irby was born January 29, 1936 to Deacon Henry and Annie Kate Pace in North Little Rock ( Marche) .
She is preceded in death by her mother and father; brothers Henry Pace, Jr. and Harry Pace; sisters Naomi Phillips, Ruth Moton, Mattie Cohens and great grandson Alex Ward.
Her journey on earth was done on Monday, November 20, 2023.
Earnestine was reared in Marche community and confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with Trinity Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she remained a faithful member until her illness. She was a dedicated member of the " Inspirational Choir" for over 50 years, traveling to many parts of Arkansas and surrounding states singing praises to the Lord.
Earnestine retired from TIMEX after over 25 years of dedicated service.
She "LOVED” her family dearly as well as her church family and was always happiest when in the company of her sisters and other family members.
She leaves her beautiful memories to her only daughter, Gay ( Freddie) Hargrove of Maumelle and grandchildren, Dana Montgomery ( Stephen), Dawn Truitt, and Davin Latimer; Seven great grandchildren, Ryan, Genesis, Jada, Elese, Mykalia, Ireland and CJ. Eleven great-great grands.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm, Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Trinity Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 14208 Old Maumelle Road, Maumelle, AR. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment Perkins Park Cemetery in Marche, AR.
Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 910 Walnut Street, Conway, AR. 501-327-1124 "IN YOUR TIME OF NEED...WE CARE."
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