DEBORAH ELAINE VANCE of Ndola, Zambia, 62, clergy spouse to Rev. Kenneth E. Vance, Jr., retired Elder, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Ken and Deborah have served as missionaries in Congo and Zambia for more than 30 years.

A private ceremony and burial will be held in Zambia. Arrangements for a memorial service in Indiana are currently pending for a later date.

Deborah is survived by her husband, Rev. Kenneth Vance of Ndola, Zambia; daughter, Stacie (John) Pearson of Marion, Ind.; son, Joshua (Kelly) Vance of Marion, Ind., and her brothers and sisters.

Memorial contributions may be made to Marion Mission Storehouse, PO Box 38, Marion, IN 45952, marked Deborah Vance Memorial.

Condolences can be shared with Rev. Vance and family at kenvancejr@gmail.com, or mailed to PO Box 573, Dayton, IN 47941, c/o Shirley Dominick.