Duranice Pace

Duranice Ann Pace (13 May 1958 – 14 January 2021) was an American songwriter, evangelist, gospel singer and member of The Anointed Pace Sisters.

Early life and education Pace was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to pastor Murphy Pace, Jr. and Bettie Ann Pace, and raised in the Poole Creek community. She was the couple's second of ten children and their first daughter. Her father sang as a professional quartet singer for the Gospel Starlights and her mother also sang in church services.

She graduated from Walter F. George High School in Atlanta, Georgia (now known as South Atlanta High School), and continued her education at the O.R.M. Word Processing School and Andrew College. There, she studied and majored in music under a music scholarship.

Career Pace's singing style was inspired in part by Broadway musicals and plays. The group went on to release seven albums under two labels during their time performing. As a member of the group, Pace toured across the country and with Bobby Jones and his Nashville Super Choir.

In 2019, Pace appeared on The Steve Harvey Show and spoke with host Steve Harvey. She was also featured in numerous viral videos featuring her singing in public places and with her family. In 2020, she authored an autobiography titled "Poison to Purpose: A Gospel Legend's Journey."

Personal life Pace had one son, Demarcus Wardell Love. Year Award Nominated workResult 2008 Group or Duo of the Year Return Traditional CD of the Year Traditional Group or Duo of the Year 2011 Group or Duo of the Year Access Granted Praise and Worship CD of the Year Traditional Group/Duo of the Year Music Video of the Year "If I Be Lifted Up"

Miscellaneous awards and honors Year Organization Award Nominated workResult 2015 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Trailblazer of Gospel Music The Antointed Pace Sisters 2025 National Convention of Gospel Choirs & Choruses Thomas A Dorsey Lifetime Achievement Award