Sad News: Duranice Pace eldest of 9, Gospel singing group “The Pace Sisters” has died

Evangelist Duranice Pace, who was one of the lead vocalists and also wrote many songs for the group, passed away on January 14, 2021

The Anointed Pace Sisters, commonly known simply as The Pace Sisters, is an American gospel vocal group based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The group’s members are Duranice Pace (deceased), Phyllis Pace, June Pace–Martin, Melonda Pace, Dejuaii Pace, Leslie Pace, Latrice Pace and Lydia Pace. Their sister, LaShun Pace has a solo career and occasionally performs with the group as a recurring member.

The Anointed Pace Sisters released five albums with two labels during their tenure, and those were 1992’s U-Know with Savoy Records, 1995’s My Purpose again with Savoy, then 2003’s It’s Already Done by their own label Gospel Pace, 2006’s Return by Tyscot Records, and 2009’s Access Granted from Tyscot Records. The group’s albums U-Know, My Purpose, Return, and Access Granted charted on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart.