Obituary of Kathryn Vance

Kathryn Keiter, "Momsie", Vance, 91, of Minnetola, NJ, passed away peacefully of natural causes on the evening of Sunday October 4th, 2015 at Meadow View Nursing Center in Williamstown, NJ. Kathryn was born in Pitman, NJ to parents Harry and Anna Smith on November 10th, 1923. She attended high school at Glassboro high and graduated in 1942. She went on to work at the Pennsylvania rail road where she met her beloved spouse James Vance JR. and after dating for a short three months they married. Kathryn was baptized a member of the Calvary Holiness Church in Philadelphia and was most recently a member of the Emmanuel Church in Vineland, NJ. Kathryn was always loving, witty, giving, and an inspiration to all. She lived her life to the fullest with a great sense of humor. She enjoyed socializing with family, friends, and church. She was known for her stubbornness, never took no for an answer, and took pleasure giving nip candies and klondike bars to her guests. Kathryn lived her life for her family, friends, and the lord. Kathryn is survived by her three children James Vance 3rd of Philadelphia PA, Joseph Vance of Sicklerville NJ, and Kathryn Adelman of Philadelphia PA.13 grandchildren, Christine Vance, Nicole Leporati, Ariel Vance, James Vance 4th, Lisa Vance, Christina Vance, Harry Vance, Sugar Doherty, Michael Mcginley, Bradley Mcginley, Mercy Mcginley, Deark Mcginley, 27 great grandchildren, two nieces Shirleen and Sandra, and three nephews, Stanley, Howard, and Bruce. She is preceded in death by her spouse James Vance JR., parents Harry and Anna Smith, and sisters Mary Sofia and Anna Bruner. Visitation will be held at Emmanuel Church, 3448 Oak Road Vineland, NJ 08360 on Tuesday October 13th from 845am-1045am, followed by the funeral services at 11AM with Pastor Eric Watts of Emmanuel Church officiating. Burial will follow at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Memorial Cemetery, 350 Province Line Road Wrightstown, NJ 08562. Rone Funeral Home will be handling the funeral arrangements.