TIPP CITY, OHIO - Kathleen V. Vance, a woman of devout faith and deep devotion to her family, after a lengthy stay in Otterbein Senior Living, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 5, 2026, at the age of 94. She was born on November 12, 1931, to the late Henry D. and Elsie J. (Blankenship) Matney. Kathleen was brought up in the hills of West Virginia. She was a committed sister to 5 brothers and 6 sisters. She was born in Alnwick, West Virginia and attended Iaeger High School, and later went to work to help support her family and help raise some siblings. Kathleen always faithfully attended church. For over 20 years she was employed by and retired from Inland Division of General Motors.

Kathleen enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a loving mother to her two sons, Stan (Bev) Vance and Michael “Buddy” Vance (deceased). Kathleen was also a doting grandmother to her grandchildren, Kevin (Shannon) Vance, Heather (Brooks) Juneau, Brett Vance, Steven Vance (deceased), Cory (Allison) Vance, as well as her 8 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Geneva McCollum and brothers, Dewey Matney Jr., Dennis Matney, and Larry Matney.

She is also survived by her siblings, Mildred “Jo” Smith, Charles Matney, Helen Marshall, Patricia Lacy, Carl “Doug” Matney, Carol Sue Spivey, and Donna Marker.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Jessica Santos, Mariah Skinner, and Michelle Welch of Otterbein Senior Living. Also, Katie and Angie of hospice for their care and kindness.

Visitation will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at Greenview Calvary Tabernacle, 8010 N. Main Street, Dayton, Ohio 45415, with a funeral service following at 12:00 PM, officiated by Pastor Tim Livingston. Burial will take place at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City, Ohio. Flowers may be delivered to the church on Tuesday between 9:00 – 11:00 AM. Memorial donations may be made to the church, in honor of Kathleen. Donation envelopes will be available at the church for anyone wishing to make a memorial donation. For additional information and to view Kathleen’s online obituary, please visit www.churchfuneralsdirect.com.


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