Cousins!

It is with an extremely heavy heart that we inform you all of the recent passing of Gospel singer and preacher Duranice Pace !

The 62 year old Atlanta native passed away Thursday January 14th reports The Grio .

“Please send some prayers Gospel Legends The Pace Family. They gained another Angel today. Our Legend Duranice Pace brought us so much Joy when she sang. She will be missed. R.I.P,” tweeted singer Ledsi.

Reports read that Duranice was taken to the hospital earlier this year on January 5th for undisclosed reasons. A social media post forwarded by Evangelist’s team reads, “Please keep the prayers, support and love coming as Duranice still fights and gets stronger in the hospital. She is eternally grateful for all of you and she can’t wait to announce a special concert-event that she has been planning with a team of Broadway professionals.”

Duranice was the eldest sister of the popular gospel group known as the Anointed Pace Sisters. She will forever be remembered for her amazing and powerful voice, top charting singles and overall impactful career.

We send our deepest and most sincere condolences 🙏🏿🌹