Adele J Pence

Those who love the Lord never see each other for the last time. And so we rejoice that Margaret Adele Jordan Pence is now in the arms of God, and that we will see her again! Adele was born on December 29, 1928 in Florence, Alabama, the daughter of Kenneth and Velma Jordan. She passed away on August 6 at the Mayo Clinic.

In 1951 she married the love of her life, William B. Pence, Jr. and for 65 years, they devoted themselves to God and one another. She, Bill and their children, Michelle and Kenneth moved to Jacksonville Beach in 1961. Adele was a model wife and mother, supporting Bill in all his endeavors, and serving as a Sunday school teacher, an Elder's wife, a Girl Scout leader, a Cub Scout leader, swim mom and all-around chauffeur. For 20 years, it was her privilege to work for Dr. Brooks Brown, initially as his medical assistant, later as his office manager and finally as his executive secretary when he became the CEO of Memorial Hospital. Upon her retirement, a baby grand piano was donated in her honor to Memorial Hospital of Jacksonville.

Adele worshipped and served faithfully, alongside her husband, at the Jacksonville Beach Church of Christ. In 2012, she and Bill moved to Cypress Village, where she made countless friends and served in several volunteer capacities. Long after their retirement, her dear friends, The Magnolias, met regularly for food and fun.

Adele had a zest for life and made it her mission to represent God and her family well. She leaves a legacy of love, faith, service, encouragement, devotion – and had a wonderful dry wit. In addition to Bill, Michelle (Eddie) Levick, and Ken (Marsha) Pence, she considered, among her greatest blessings, four wonderful grandchildren, Sheree Levick Cobia (Brandon), Lauren Levick, Meredith Pence Bell (Nick) and Jordan (Kelsey) Pence, as well as four great-grandchildren, Camryn and Mason Cobia and Hudson and Everett Bell. Two more great-grandsons will be born later this year.

One of Adele's favorite verses from the Bible reads: And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” Romans 10:15

A funeral service officiated by Eddie Levick and Dave Alexander will be conducted on Wednesday, August 10 at 10:00 am at Hardage-Giddens Beaches Chapel, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, FL 32205 followed by the graveside service at Chapel Hills Memorial Park, 850 St. Johns Bluff Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Beaches Chapel, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 (904) 249-2374

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to The Taylor Foundation, 6601 Chester Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32217