Rebecca Rice, Natchez
1918 - 2008
NATCHEZ - Services for Rebecca “Beckie” Rice, 89, of Natchez, who died Monday, April 7, 2008, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Flower Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan Alexander officiating.
Burial will follow at Painter’s Cemetery, in Anna’s Bottom, under the direction of George F. West Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mrs. Rice was born Sept. 2, 1918, in Natchez, the daughter of Harvey and Grace Sanders.
She was preceded in death by her parents; six siblings; one daughter; one son; and one grandson.
Survivors include a loving and devoted husband, Cleveland Rice; two sons, Charlie Nichols and wife, Fannie, both of Houston and Robert Deterly and wife, Mary Ann, both of Stone Mountain, S.C.; four daughters, Audrey Rice and husband, Eddie Sr., Marshall Clarks, Ethel Sanders, all of Natchez, and Carol Jones and husband, Jerry, both of Wisner, La.; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Alma Fleming, Odessa Fitzgerald and Francis McKnight, all of Natchez; a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; and a special family, the Leon Duncan family.
Memories
Posted by sandyl (Sandy Trueblood) on April 11, 2008 at 1:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I just want to extend my condolences to the family. My heart extends all my love! I remember Mrs Rice since I was a little girl. (since Papa was living) She was not only a good & faithful friend to my Mom Audrey, but to all our family. When my Mom passed in 2006, She was right there to encourge & show her love, support for us all. This I will always cherish. She has been part of our family for a mighty long time. A very Dear & Sweet person whom I admired so much! Everytime we spoke she always encouraged me in the Lord!
Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good, and not evil, all the days of her life. Her children rise up and call her blessed, her husband also, and he praiseth her. ~ Proverbs 31:10-12, 28
So to the family, know that You will see her again.
And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed; for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD."
1 Chron. 28:20
Know that I love you all & I am always praying!
Sandy, Mpls, MN.
Posted by rlk (anonymous) on April 11, 2008 at 2:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I will miss Auntie Beckie. I think God for putting her in my life. She was a angel on earth.
Posted by ladymax (anonymous) on April 11, 2008 at 10:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
to the beautiful family
my heart goes out to each and everyone. i love you all so much . remember god does nothing wrong and that he is still in control. lift up your heads to the hills where all your help comes from and may god give you peace in you time of sorrow. i am with you in spirit
maxine rice-railey (bloomington, ca.)
Posted by rdukes (anonymous) on April 12, 2008 at 1:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)
To my Great Grand-Ma
You will be sadly missed but your memories will always be with me. You were my only great grandma that I ever known. what a true blessing it was. I will keep you forever in my heart, mind, and thoughts. I will always remember to do what you said to do and yes I will build your house. I know that star up above is you watching me. Sleep on get your rest you deserve it because you did for all of us. I love you grand ma Beckie, But GOD loves you best. Know that I will always carry you in my heart.
Love Your Great Grand Son,
Robert Dukes
Posted by ladymax (anonymous) on April 12, 2008 at 8:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
TO THE FAMILY: ( MOTHER AUDREY RICE)
I AM PRAYING FOR YOU ALL THAT GOD WILL WRAP HIS ARMS AROUND YOU AND GIVE YOU PEACE AND STRENGTH.
KNOW THAT I WOULD BE THERE IF I COULD, BUT YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS. HOLD TO GOD HAND AND HE WILL LEAD YOU THROUGH.
MOTHER EVELYN JACKSON
RIALTO, CA.
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