Ernestine Davis Lence, 83, of Anna, Ill., died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2003, at her home. She was born March 18, 1920, in Cobden, Ill., to the late Ernest Davis and Cecil Vespa Casper Davis. She married Albert "Barney" Lence Jan. 17, 1945, in Coronado, Calif. He preceded her in death Jan. 11, 2000.

She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Sherry Lence of Anna, and one granddaughter.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2003, at Lutz & Rendleman Funeral Home in Anna. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Friday, at the Anna City Cemetery with the Rev. Doug Bridgeman officiating. Internment will follow at the cemetery.