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.

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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 Todd and Lynn Holtzman 2008-08-30 05:54:27

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. Kim Eaton 2008-08-30 05:55:30

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. Christy & Kent Puffenbarger 2008-08-30 06:35:45

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. Precious Curry 2008-08-30 08:07:48

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. Sandy, Wayne and Mark Binn 2008-08-30 08:23:21

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. Alisa Holler Eberly and Family 2008-08-30 09:33:05

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. Mary Sue France 2008-08-30 09:44:18

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. Chris, Sherry, Corey, Tyler & 2008-08-30 10:02:48

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. Jay, Hanne-Lise, and Morgan Pa 2008-08-30 11:21:18

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 Terri 2008-08-30 12:30:23

Devon and family, Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Nate was one of the nicest people that I have ever met. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Michael Fadely 2008-08-30 12:30:26

Devon and family, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Nate' was such a joy to be around and I know we will all miss her. May you find comfort, strength and peace knowing that she is with the Lord. Treasure the memories. Gloria Crawford 2008-08-30 12:46:05

Devon and Hayden, It was our privilege and honor to have met Nate' She had a twinkle in her eye, a terrific smile and and a laugh that we will always remember. Our prayers are with you, Hayden and family. Jeff and Karen Berry Big Timber, Montana Jeff and Karen Berry 2008-08-30 13:04:29

Devon, she'll be deeply missed. My heart is with you and Hayden. Nate' was the little sister I never had as well as the best boss I ever worked for. My favorite memory was when I brought in my album of pix I took at your wedding. She looked over it, beaming, and held it to her heart asking "Is this for me?" and how could I say no? She loved you and Hayden so much. She inspired me with her great inner strength and will continue to inspire me with the many many wonderful memories I'll keep. Cecee Hawkins 2008-08-30 14:02:10

May you find the peace and understanding that God can and will deliver. Our prayers and deep concern are with you and Hayden, may God guide and comfort you. Dennis & Mildred Jennings 2008-08-30 14:45:42

Devon & Hayden and family We are thinking of you during this time and hope that all the memories of Nate will be the light for your strength. You are in our prayers and God Bless. Sometimes we are all HOKIES. Gretchen Gochenour Reinhardt & 2008-08-30 17:42:17

Devon and Hayden, I am so sorry for your loss Nate was my cousin and I didn't get to know her as well as I have liked to and just so you know my heart gose out to all of you.. Theresa Hunter 2008-08-30 19:35:10

We are thinking and praying for all of you in this time of sorrow. God had a need for Nate' in his kingdom and I am sure that the prayers sent up for Nate' were not in vain. Just remember we will all be together again someday!! We love you all and will continue to pray for each of you. Daryl, Lisa and Dustin Parkey 2008-08-31 05:13:52

Devon & Hayden, I am so sorry to hear about Nate\'!  With such a blessed day celebrating the birth of Caitlyn, it is hard to believe God could bring someone so beautiful into this world and then take someone equally as beautiful the same day. It is said God only puts on us what He knows we can handle, so He must believe you are strong enough to get through this, especially for your son.  My prayers are with you and all of the family. Karen Musselman (Amy's mom) 2008-08-31 06:26:49

Devon and Hayden, You and your family have been in our prayers every day. Nate' was a beautiful woman and our hearts are broken at her loss. Our deepest sympathies go to you, Hayden and your extended families. Please know that we love you and are there for you. Mary and Bill Pence 2008-08-31 09:21:00

Devon and Hayden - I am so sorry for your loss. Nate` was a wonderful person with a contagious laugh and a big heart. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Allison Hicklin 2008-08-31 10:06:10

Devon and Family, We just wanted to let you know how sorry we were to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tim and Mary Anne Maupin 2008-08-31 12:34:48

Devon, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Steve Gerome 2008-08-31 15:42:50

Devon and family, I am so very sorry for your profound loss. Please know you are in my prayer and thoughts. Roberta Rinker 2008-08-31 19:09:39

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I knew Nate' only briefly during her time at Perdue but vividly recall her wonderful smile and hearty laugh. You are in my prayers. Greg Moyers 2008-08-31 20:21:00

Devon and family, So sorry to hear of your great loss. I will pray for your strength to get thru this. Only God can give you the help the really need now. Trust him! Hold on to the good memories and be proud of what you had! Frances Moran Devon 2008-09-01 04:46:04

Devon and Hayden, We have worked for a number of years with your mother and grandmother and know how much this means to all of you. Our prayers are with you. The love will always be there. Carol Henry and Cheryl Felts 2008-09-01 06:24:06

My heart aches for your loss. You and Hayden have been in our thoughts and prayers. You have amazing strength and God has been with you through all this. I can tell you trust in the Lord. Hayden will be your strength and light. Cherish the memories. Always, Margaret Ann and Jerry Gochenour Margaret Ann Gochenour 2008-09-01 09:17:13

We send the family our deepest condolence on the passing of Nate. Devon, It has been a pleasure to work with both you and Nate. You have been and will remain in our thoughts and prayers. James and Karen Milletr 2008-09-01 11:45:27

im deeply sadened for our loss,Nate was my neice and i dearly loved her.she was a sweet and very kind person.devon i have never met you and nates son but i want all to know that our love and prayers go out to all of you.God only takes the best and im sure he has a great place for nate in his kingdom. love to all glennia Uncle Melvin and Aunt Glennis 2008-09-01 11:59:32

Devon & Hayden - my deepest condolences on your loss of Nate' at such a young age. My thoughts are with you Devon. Rebecca Zirkle 2008-09-01 13:34:50

Devon and Family, You have our thoughts and prayers. I can tell you that on behalf of the Cargill team in Wichita, we were all deeply saddened by the loss of Nate. However, we were honored to have met her and have spent at least a portion of her precious life with her. She was truly a special person. Scott and Janine Eilert 2008-09-01 19:01:12

Devon and family, i am truely sorry for your loss . nate' was my cousion she is going to be truely missed but god only takes the best in his garden and u know that he has a wonderful place for her my thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of u all with all our love in nc shannon shannon hunter 2008-09-02 10:20:31

Devon, I'm so sorry to hear of Nate's passing. Although I never had the privilege of meeting her, you always spoke so proudly of her amazing strength and determination to beat this illness. I'm certain that she was a wonderful wife and mother and my deepest sympathy goes out to you and all who knew her. Kris Foreman 2008-09-03 01:14:09

Dear Devon and Hayden, JR (best known by Nate' as Jir) and I have so many fond memories of Nate' especially while at Virginia Tech, where she was my dear friend and roomate. She was truly a gem of a person. We are so truly shocked and deeply sorry to hear of her passing. We know that she took comfort and gained strength by having such a loving and supportive family around her during her battle. We will always remember Nate's signature and hearty laugh, warm smile, and her passionate spirit for life. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers. Jir, Kelly, Cole and Finley No 2008-09-03 08:22:57

We are so sorry for your loss. We will be thinking and praying for you and Hayden. Kevin & Jamie Hutton & fam 2008-09-04 10:28:47

I am so sorry for your loss my friend. Jesse recently informed me. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hopefully I will see you soon on the water. Art DeFeo 2008-09-05 08:38:48

Devon You know our hearts, love and prayers are with you during this time. If there is anything we can do all you have to do is call. We will all get through this together! We love you more than words can say! Chris, Amy & Caitlyn Chris, Amy & Caitlyn 2008-09-07 08:50:38

Devon, I feel fortunate to have known such a wonderful person as Nate, and I am so sorry to hear of her illness and passing. What a kind and gentle person she was. You and Hayden are in our thoughts and prayers. Scott and Jody Vinson 2008-09-11 05:44:18

Devon, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. Though I only met her once, she was very sweet and I can't begin to imagine the depth of your loss. Please know you and your son are in our thoughts and prayers. Carrie Glasgow and Family 2008-09-11 18:56:53

Devon, Olivia and I want you to know you and Hayden are in our prayers. May faith sustain you, may hope strengthen you, may God comfort you in your loss. With heartfelt sympathy, David and Olivia David & Olivia Hutton 2008-09-24 06:48:35

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