Hazel “Beth” Pace, 68, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Oct.21, 2014, after a brief illness. Beth was born on Oct. 1, 1946 in Fayettville, N.C., to Edith Stepp Douglas and the late Ross Douglas.

She had spent most of her life raising her family in Saluda, N.C. She relocated less then a year ago to be closer to her oldest son in Roebuck, S.C.

Beth is survived by her three children, Scott Pace of Roebuck, S.C,. Clint Pace of Columbus, N.C. and Tisha Davis of Hendersonville, N.C. and their spouses; seven grandchildren; and three siblings: Ann Stuart, Virginia Stanley and Charles Douglas all of Saluda, N.C.

She was preceeded in death by her husband, David Pace.

Her family will receive friends on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Thos. Shepherd and Son Funeral Home in Hendersonville, N.C. A Graveside Service will take place at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 24, 2014 at the Saluda City Cemetery in Saluda, N.C. Beth’s children and their families will gather after the service at the home of Clint Pace, 1680 Lynn Road Columbus, N.C.

An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos Shepherd and Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center are in charge of arrangements.