Debora Kathleen Anderson Pace (Kathy), age 51, went home to her Savior on October 28, 2020. Her final months were spent surrounded by family and friends who loved her greatly.

Kathy was born on November 19, 1968 in Peru, South America to missionaries Tom and Carolyn Pace. From a young age, Kathy placed her trust and faith in the saving love of Jesus Christ. Her childhood years were full of adventures, a loving family, and many opportunities to serve God.

She graduated from Pensacola Christian College with a degree in Missions. The summer after graduation, she met Rick Anderson at a Bible study in New Mexico. She immediately noticed him as the sweet, quiet guy with dimples. Rick and Kathy fell in love and were married in 1993. They lived together in Pensacola, Florida for several years.

Rick and Kathy, along with their daughters Janise, Krista, Raeya, and Risha, went to Peru as missionaries in 2004. For the next decade and a half, Kathy served alongside Rick in several church ministries and in La Molina Christian Schools (LMCS). Over the years, Kathy led Bible studies, taught at LMCS, actively served at church, and led the Mastering Motherhood group.

Above all, she desired to honor God with her life and show His love to everyone around her. She poured her time and love into her family. Kathy trusted in God’s sovereign plan throughout her recent battle with colon cancer.

She is survived by her husband Rick Anderson, her daughters Janise, Krista, Raeya, and Risha, her parents Tom and Carolyn Pace, her sister Becky, her brothers Steve, Andy, and Abe, and many loved nephews, nieces, and relatives.