Mary Ellen Rice

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Obituary

Mary Ellen Rice

95, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away April 27, 2007 in the Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born February 26, 1912 at Prairie Grove, Arkansas, the daughter of William A. and Leona Bell Hendricks Branch.

Mary Was well known for her beautiful quilting. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Rice; one brother, James Branch.

Survivors include four sons, Marvin Rice and wife Janice of Farmington, Arkansas, Bobby Rice and wife Peggie of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Donnie Rice and wife Mary Sue of Farmington, Arkansas, and Jerry Rice of MidWest City, Oklahoma; three daughters, Betty Sargent and husband Chester of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Carol Wagner and husband Arnold of San Angelo, Texas, and Linda Rice of Round Rock, Texas; fifteen grandchildren, twenty-eight great grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Monday at the Luginbuel Chapel.

Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, May 1, 2007 - 2:00 P.M. at the New Sulphur Free Will Baptist Church near Prairie Grove, Arkansas with Glen Faulkner and David Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Sharp Cemetery near Prairie Grove, Arkansas.

Pallbearers will be grandsons.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com

Funeral Service

Tuesday, May 01, 2007
2:00 pm

New Sulphur Freewill Baptist Church - Prairie Grove, Arkansas

Visitation

Monday, April 30, 2007
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Luginbuel Chapel - Prairie Grove, Arkansas

Final Resting Place

Sharp Cemetery

North, Row 3, Space 300

General

Date of Birth: Feb 26, 1912

Date of Death: Apr 27, 2007

Age: 95

Documents

Memorial Folder

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I am so sorry for your loss.

Karen Weddle Graybill

Bobby and family, We want to say you and your family are in our hearts and prayers with the loss of your mother. What a wonderful life she had being with you all for 95 years. Sincerely Harold and Allyne

Harold And Allyne Bottoms - Friends

I loved Dallas and Mary,she was a wonderful person and a great cook.She cared for me while my mother worked and I felt like part of the family,I visited with her a week ago and her kindness never changed, she will be missed- I am thankful I have all the memorys! God Bless the whole family.luv cathy

Cathy Rhodes (redfern) - Friend-Neighbor-Babysitter

To Carol & family, So sorry to here of your Mothers passing. The Family Memories Video was beautiful. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sandee

Sandra Easley - Friend Of Carol's

Leann Cook - Great-Granddaughter

I have many fun memories of Mrs. Rice. She was a kind gentle person. She was very tolerant of teenage girls I remember especially well. Very sorry for your loss. What a lovely family portait album.

Carolyn Latta Bartholomew - Friend

I am sorry to say I did not know Mrs. Rice, but I knew the name of her late husband, Dallas Rice. My Grandmother Leales Fidler married Forrest Rice. He was the only Grandfather I ever knew. I only remember seeing him a few times after they moved to California, but he was the only Grandpa I do remember. I was fortunate to see Grandpa and Grandma Rice in the 70's at a family reunion since the doctors had given Grandpa only 6 months to live. We all met at Lake Wedington and I was able to have 1 last picture taken of both my Grandparents and me. I cannot remember if I ever met Dallas, I guess I was just too young at the time. I wish I could have know Mrs. Rice, I am sure I would have liked her too. Our Prayers are with you all during this trying time. Love and Prayers, Pat (Fidler) Bain

Pat (fidler)bain - Related By Marriage