Brenda Mace Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Brenda Mace (Palestine, Texas), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 9, 2026 at the age of 78. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles L. Bratz and Jimmie F. Bratz; her son Greg Mace; her brother-in-law Jerry Ives; and her niece Jennifer Mixon.
She is survived by: her husband Barry Mace; her children, Leslie Nichols (Nolan) and Clayton Mace (Amy); her brother Chuck Bratz (Sue); her nephew Michael; her sister-in-law Darlene Ives; her grandchildren, Ashley Gomez (Robert), Loren Nance (Kris), Allison Moore (Jonathan) and Kyla Mace; her great grandchildren, Olivia Nance, Westlyn Gomez, Oliver Nance and Callen Moore; and her nephew Jason Ives. She is also survived by other family members, and a host of friends.
Visitation was held on Sunday, January 11th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Rhone Funeral Home (3900 S State Hwy 19, Palestine, TX 75801). A graveside service was held on Monday, January 12th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Pilgrim Cemetery.
Please visit her online memorial tribute at http://www.rhonefuneralhome.com, where words of comfort and condolence may be shared electronically with her family.