Laura E. Dence

Laura E. Dence, 86, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016.
Laura formerly worked at Farmer’s Trust Bank, Camp Hill and later retired as the Comptroller at the former Bible Baptist School, Shiremanstown and was a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago. She enjoyed supporting missionary work, sewing, working in her flower garden and baking. Laura was also formerly active in Bible Baptist of Shiremanstown as a Pastor’s wife, a Sunday School teacher and a member of the choir. Born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on December 20, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Viola (Curl) Craig.
Laura was married to the late A. Merrill Dence on October 2, 1960; they were married almost 54 years.
Surviving are a son, David M. Dence (Patricia), brother, Richard Craig (Sharon); two nieces, Rebecca Brown and Rochelle Milentis (Gregory); a great nephew and a great niece.
In addition to her husband and parents, Laura was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Brown.
Funeral services will be held at 11AM on Thursday at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Mechanicsburg with Senior Pastor Steve Crews officiating. Burial will be in Rolling Green Memorial Park, Lower Allen Twp.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Emmanuel Baptist Church (www.ebc-ebca.org), 4681 East Trindle Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.

David and Patti Dence wish to thank Emmanuel Baptist Church, Manor Care of Carlisle and the numerous friends and family for the loving care, cards and visits over the last few years.

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