Carolyn Sue Pence

Carolyn Sue Pence, age 78 was born December 13, 1930 in Braymer, Missouri. She was the youngest of three children born to Bill and Enna McNew. She passed away June 2, 2009 after a long illness. Carolyn graduated from BraymerHigh School in 1948 after which she moved to Twin Falls, Idaho. She married Richard Pence, also of Braymer, Missouri on January 7, 1950 and they have made their home in Twin Falls ever since. She worked as Secretary and Office Manager for Self Manufacturing which later became K&T Steel Incorporated for 42 years, retiring in 1990. She was a member of Valley Christian Church. She was a 50 year member and Past Matron of Twin Falls Chapter #29 Order of Eastern Star, Past Guardian of Bethel #43 International Order of Job's Daughters, Past President of Altrusa Club International, a member of Iras Temple #40 Daughters of the Nile, and Chapter CI of PEO Sisterhood. While her children were growing up, she was always involved and supportive of their activities, teaching them the value of service She is survived by her husband Richard of Twin Falls, a son, Philip Pence of Twin Falls, a daughter, Julie (Thomas) Foree of Holbrook, AZ, and two grandchildren, BrynnForee and TylerForee of Holbrook, AZ. Carolyn was preceded in death by her brother, KennethMcNew and her sister, Adele Stoddard, both of Twin Falls, ID. Funeral Services for Carolyn will be held Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at the Valley Christian Church with Pastor JohnBabb officiating. Interment will be held following services at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Twin Falls, ID. There will be a visitation prior to the services for one hour, from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriner's Children's Hospital Fairfax Rd. @ Virginia St. Salt Lake City, UT 84103 or to the charity of one's choice. All services and arrangements are under the direction of the Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls, ID.