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Madonna Vance

Raleigh, North Carolina

Age 85.
Died 2/21/2023.

Madonna Virginia Vance passed on February 21, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina at the age of 85. Madonna was born on September 10, 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland to Kenneth Gordon and Mary Virginia (Ingman) Eaton. Shortly after graduating from Catonsville High School, she met and married Tommy Dean Penticuff (deceased) of Kansas City, Missouri. They lived in various locations while Tom served the US Army and Madonna worked with US Immigrations. They eventually settled back in Baltimore, Maryland with their 4 children: Deborah Sue (deceased), John Anthony (Wake Forest, NC), Robin Noelle (Raleigh, NC) and Tracey Lynn (deceased). Madonna remarried in 1977 to Dr. Arnold Leonard Vance of Baltimore, Maryland. They shared many happy years together working side by side at Arnold’s medical practice and raising their grandchildren: Michael Eaton and David Blake (deceased) until Arnold’s passing in 1997. Madonna is survived by her children: John Anthony Penticuff and Robin Noelle Rodgers, as well as her grandchildren; Michael Eaton and Lacey Barkman Penticuff, William Grant Rodgers, Julianne Elizabeth Rodgers, and great granddaughter Wren Evelyn Penticuff. Madonna more affectionately known as Grammy, Grandma, Mom and Donna had an engaging personality and a witty sense of humor. She was an avid reader and an amazing cook. Donna had a passion for history and loved traveling with her family. Her happy place was a warm sunny day at the beach or spending time with her beloved companion, Kittycat. Madonna will be deeply missed but through faith know we will be reunited. We are confident that she is now healed and fully restored for to be absent of the body is to be present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 A Memorial Service will be held March 18, 2023 at 1pm Lifepointe Church 9500 Durant Road Raleigh, NC 27615

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