Eloise Torrence was born on August 6, 1921 in Cornelius, North Carolina. In addtion to her parents, her only sister Lillian, and two brothers Kermit and Fred preceded her in death. She departed her earthly life on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at University Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She attended school in Smithville, NC and later ventured out to try a career as a dancer. She performed in Africa, Spain and Monaco. Her friends affectionately knew Eloise as “Squeeza”.

She resided in Philadelphia for over 50 yers where she owned a grocery store. Once she retired, she reloacted to Davidson to be closer to her sister. In 2000, she reloacted to Omaha, Nebraska to be her nephew, the late Billy Torrence, and his wife Michele Torrence. In December 2014, she relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina.

She united with Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church at an early age and reunited with this church when she returned to North Carolina in 1984. She served as an usher and on the Missionary Board. Torrence Chapel Church honored her with the “Woman of the Year” award for her service. She worshipped at Salem Baptist Church while in Omaha.

Loving memories of “Auntie” will be cherished by her nieces, Patricia A. Williamson of Harrisburg, NC; Linda Torrence of Charlotte, NC; Michele W. Torrence of Omaha; two nephews, Kermit Kellogg, Jr. of Omaha, and Harold J. Torrence of Charlotte; a doting great-niece, Crystal Torrence Gregory, great-nephew, Alex Gregory, and two great-great nieces, Lillian Chanel and Angel C. Gregory who she stepped in as their great grandmother; special cousin Kittie Moore. Many great-nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends also survived her.

A memorial service will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Torrence Chapel AME Zion Church (21517 Torrence Chapel Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031).

Carolina Cremation is assisting the Torrence family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.