George Younce’s daughter Dana Willis passes away
Dana Willis, daughter of George Younce and sister-in-law to Ernie Haase, died suddenly yesterday of a heart attack. This has been confirmed on a number of message boards (and in a brief statement on the Singing News website). Her husband Robbie Willis, former Nelons band member, was on a tour up in Michigan at the time. Perhaps because of this, there is no official statement or funeral arrangements yet, but this post will be updated once those are available.
EDIT (8/12/09, 4:47 PM): Ernie Haase has more information and funeral arrangements here.
Blame it on whatever you like! Fact is, my reason is simple enough: I have no interest in any secular music. 
(jealous pout)
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[...] 11, 2009 by burkesbrainwork As has been reported on several blogs, and now on the Singing News website, Dana Younce Willis, wife of Robbie Willis (formerly of [...]
Comment by Eric Kaunitz (August 11, 2009, 8:28 am)
How sad! Will be praying for the family.
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Comment by Amy Rogers (August 11, 2009, 10:37 am)
What a shock.
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Comment by BJ Warner (August 11, 2009, 12:13 pm)
This is a shock, she was so young. My heart and prayers go out to her family.
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Comment by Diane L. (August 11, 2009, 12:36 pm)
I’m so shocked, and so sad for the family. She was only 47. I met and talked with Dana at several concerts the past couple of years, and at NQC last year…. a very special lady. I’ll miss seeing her in the future. Praying for all the family.
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Comment by WendyJoy (August 11, 2009, 3:18 pm)
Praying for the Willis, Younce, Haase families as well as the other members of this family. My heart breaks for them as they face this sudden loss. We grieve as ones with the HOPE of Christ, but we do grieve. May God wrap His arms tightly around this family during these trying days and in the days to come.
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Comment by Nina (August 12, 2009, 11:10 am)
I worked with Dana and Robbie being in the bus business she’s always a sweetheart, she will truly be missed.
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Comment by Sarah (August 12, 2009, 11:39 am)
I just got an update from EH&SSQ. Here it is:
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Dana Younce Willis, sister of Ernie Haase’s wife, Lisa, and daughter of the late George Younce of the legendary Cathedrals Quartet.
Dana suffered a heart attack on August 10 and died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Powder Springs, GA. She was 47.
Memorial Services Open to the Public
Friday, August 14 — Macland Baptist Church
Visitation: noon-2 p.m. Funeral Service: 2 p.m.
3732 Macland Road
Powder Springs, GA 30127
Dana was a loving, devoted wife to husband Robbie, with whom she owned Willis Tours, a charter and rental bus company.
“This is a sad, sad time and a very unexpected event,” says Ernie Haase. “Dana was a truly wonderful sister, sister-in-law and daughter who loved life and was the sweetest person I’ve ever met. We are just devastated by her loss, but know she is happy to be with her father and her Heavenly Father.”
Dana loved gospel music. It was her life, says Ernie. In celebration of her memory, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound will sing at her homegoing service this Friday.
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