Amy Kuspa Pace
January 25, 1982 ~ March 7, 2014
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Amy Lee Kuspa Pace, 32, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 7, 2014.
A native of Ft. Myers, FL, she was the daughter of Gilbert "Gib" Kuspa and Elaine Kuspa of Arden. Amy was a 2000 graduate of T.C. Roberson and an employee of Selina Naturally.
In addition to her parents, Amy is survived by her daughter, Kaida Abigail Pace of Fletcher; her fiancé, James DeStio of Fletcher; two sisters, Jenny Langlois and Sarah Kuspa, both of Hendersonville; her brother Victor P. Kuspa, IV and his wife, Charlene, of Flat Rock and their three children, Desiree Paterson, Ethan and Jerrick Kuspa. Also surviving is her maternal grandfather, Robert George of Boyne Falls, MI, her maternal grandmother, Suzanne Selvey of Fletcher and many aunts and uncles.
Amy's passions in life were her daughter Kaida, her fiancé James and her family. She was very influential, unknowingly touching so many lives; she is loved and will be missed by many. She was an integral part of the local music scene.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian conducted by Amy's uncle, Brian George. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hendersonville. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 pm Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kaida Pace Trust Fund, c/o Sarah Kuspa, PO Box 490, Naples, NC 28760.
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You were such a special person who absolutely changed my life for the better. Such a phenomenal mom above all. There will never be a light that could shine as bright as you. I miss and love you until the end of time when hopefully we can be reunited.
One of the most loyal friends I could’ve ever asked for. I will miss your smile, your laugh but most of all your presence. Until we meet again my beautiful friend. I love you.
You were an incredible lady! You inspired and touched so many people, probably more than you would have ever believed. You inspired me, not only with your fierce intelligence, but your indomitable spirit. Every conversation I had with you, I’ll hold close to my heart and I’ll treasure everything you taught me (and all of us.)
the world has lost a beautiful young lady…
Blessed are those that mourn for they shall be comforted. May it b a source of inner strength 2 know that there’s a loving God watching over & that throughout this time of need He’ll stay close by your side.
You were such a huge influence in my life when I needed it the most. You’re definitely one of a kind and had one of the most beautiful souls I’ve ever seen. I love you beautiful lady!
Amy was a beautiful human being. She will be missed terribly. She was my son Brandon’s best bud when they were teenagers and she was a very unqiue person. Very loyal, loving and caring. She was a light in this dark world. May you fly with the angels sweet lady!!!
I remember first seeing you as the ‘cute pitbull girl’ in the mall. My friends and I all had crushes on you, but I never imagined we would end up dating, marrying, and eventually creating the most amazing little girl in the universe. We had our ups and downs, but we were definitely owning our latest mission as co-parents. Kaida is growing to be such an amazing child that is so sweet and so smart, I know you were proud of her every day. I promise that she will always be taken care of and will absolutely grow up to be the best person she can be. I just hope that she inherited some of your weird quirks and irrational phobias of things like power windows. I am thankful for all of those shows we went to, the trips we had, and especially that everything was going so smoothly in the end between us. You will always be Kaida’s mom and you will always have a place in my heart.
Amy, I know that when we first met you had your concerns about me. I know that it was simply because you were always looking out for Kaida’s best interest and you didn’t want someone around her that you were unsure of. I’m certainly glad we were able to move beyond that due to our mutual love and caring for your precious little girl. You have been in my life just as long as she has and I have to say it is certainly weird that you are no longer here. A part of my family is now missing. You were a great mom to a sweet person, whom you had such an influence on. I know that you were proud of her every day and I want you to know that you will always be with us, always be mom, and always hold a place in not only her heart, but mine as well. I will do all I can to continue to ensure that little girl is the best she can be. I miss you and love you in a way that only a step-mom can love the incredible woman that made such a beautiful person with whom I get the pleasure of having in my life. I sincerely hate that we never got to have that coffee together…
My sincerest condolences to Amy’s family and friends during this hard time.
Amy, you will be missed. Loved your intelligent conversations and beautiful artwork, especially of three people we worked with at Blue Ridge. – Mark Bolick
Amy was someone I held dear to my heart. She was loved by many and will be missed by many. I am honored to have known her.
You will be truly missed by all Amy. There are no words to decribe what it meant to have you in my life. My heart is breaking the world is a dimmer place without you and you brighton so many lives.
Amy will be greatly missed here at her second home (Selina Naturally), She always had a way to make everyone laugh with some sarcastic remarks or making fun of herself. She has alot of friends here that will greatly miss her and break time isn’t the same without her. You will be remembered FOREVER!!!!! Thank you for all the smiles and laughter you brought to us.
I just read everyones comments on here and its so touching. I know that you are feeling the love. How lucky we have all been to have you touch our lives, hearts and souls. I’ve never been good at these things, but really who is? So I will just leave it with….rest easy my friend. You will forever be in my heart and I will be looking forward to hearing your infectious laugh when we meet again.
Elaine, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your daughter. I cannot imagine what you are going through. I will be praying for you and family. The next couple of days will be the hardest and I will be thinking about you and your family. We love you. Sonya Brendle Medical Action
I am so sorry about Amy’s passing. I have been thinking of you and praying for all of you. Virginia, Brian, and Mandy are all taking good care of her in heaven. God Bless you all. I am a good friend of Virginia’s. We went to high school together and lived a couple blocks away on Adams St. May you all feel God’s love and be comforted by His love.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss! Your daughter is so beautiful! Praying for the family!
When my sister and I were younger, and my mom was running around on my dad with some old guy, she would leave us at the mall for hours and hours even after the mall closed. Amy was always there for us in that really confusing time, when we thought no one cared. She made us laugh, and told us we were good kids. She told off security guards for giving us a hard time and kept my sisters ex from being mean to her, when we were there late she would lock us in hot topic with her til she finished her work. It really, really meant a lot and my sister and I loved her very much.
I am saddened to read of the death of Amy at such a young age. The Bible speaks of death as an enemy, that is to be eliminated. – 1 Corinthians 15:26. Although death is a fearsome enemy, God promises a victory over death, when it repeatedly speaks of the elimination of death and God’s promise of the resurrection, and everlasting life to come. – Isaiah 25:8; John 5:28, 29; Titus 1:2. May you too look to the resurrection as a means of being reunited with Amy, in a world free from death, pain and sorrow. And know that many are praying in your behalf.
My deepest sympathy,
I would like to send my condolences to you for your loss. I know this is a difficult time for your loved ones, but the bible gives us comfort in assuring us that one day sickness, pain and death will no more. (Revelations 21:3-4) The Bible also comforts us in knowing our loved ones are no longer suffering but are in a sleep-like state.(John 11:11-14, 23-26) I hope these scriptures will be encouraging for you and bring you comfort throughout your day.
Doe………Thank you from the bottom of my heart for posting this about my daughter it is truly a story that captures the whole being of Amy.
Please come to the services, Amy’s mother and I would like to meet you, We sincerely hope you can make it. Again thank you so very much for sharing this.
I was so sorry to hear of Amy’s passing. I know this is a terrible time for the entire family. My Heart goes out to her parents, her fiance’, her siblings but most of all to little Miss Kaida. I have known this family since Kaida started coming to the daycare at 2. She Graduated in August and went to big girl school, but we don’t forget our children nor the families. Amy use to bring Kaida in very early and it was usually just me and one or two other kids there when she came in. When she wasn’t in too big of a hurry, we use to talk about so many things, the most important being her love of Kaida. I thought a lot about her as a mom and we got to know each other pretty well over the years. She was always very grateful for the care and education that Kaida got when she was down there with us. That means a lot to us. On graduation day, she told me that she was going to miss us and miss our morning chats. May peace be with you all.
Sarah, I am so sorry to hear of your sisters passing. Just reading these posts about her, she like you, must have been an amazing person in addition to being a great Mom. Prayers going up for you and your family. Love, Suzanne Huskey
Dear Family, I offer my sincere condolences for your loss. May you reflect on the many beautiful memories that Amy left to cherish. May you find comfort in God’s love for your family. May he soothe your aching hearts with his loving promise to reunite you together again in the future Paradise. (Revelation 21:4, 5) He knows the many painful tears that you cry. I pray that God will provide you with strength to endure this devastating trial. (Acts 24:15) You’re in my prayers.
I recently read about the death of your loved. Amy seemed like a wonderful person. How hard it is to lose someone we love especially one so young. The bible provides us comfort at Revelation 21: 4 which mentions in Gods due time he will due away with sickness and death. What a wonderful promise God provided us. For more encouraging thoughts please visit www;jw.org.
May the God of tender mercies and all comfort give you comfort (2 Cor.1:3)
Even after a month, I can’t believe you are gone. You were such an amazing person. You judged no one and taught others to do the same. I wish I could have told you how much you meant to me while you were here, but I will settle for telling everyone that knew you and those who didn’t. I love you and I miss you every minute of every day.
Amy You are sorely missed. We love you.
Amy You are sorely missed. We love you.
☆~☆ Ohana ☆~☆
Stumbled across this page while doing that internet leap frog. It reminded me of how much I miss you or the thought of running into you by sheer coincidence. The world is such an ugly place without your lovely face.
I miss your sassy face.
Man o man, you are hella missed. <3
Amy, words can not Express the way the world is without you in it. You were such an amazing person, a trend setter a loyal friend, fun to be around and just cool without even trying. I ran into your old friend liz today and she told me what happened. I haven’t been around in ages and honestly had no idea. I am deeply saddened and wish I could have been there for you and your family. You are all great, loving people and this couldn’t have happened to a nicer group of people. I know that one day we will meet again. Until then, take care.