Mary Grace Rice's Obituary
Mary Grace Rice, 94, went to be with The Lord August, 22, 2014. Born May 25, 1920 in Clinton, TN and married the love of her life July, 21, 1945, Bradford Rice of Woodmont, CT. She is survived by Allan Rice of Memphis and Barbara Burnett of Montpelier, VT. She was also survived by a sister, Nelle Gorman, of Lake Wales, FL. Mary was a dedicated homemaker, enjoyed Jazz and International visitors and their cuisine. She was a Member of International Group of Memphis from 1965-1985. Mary received AB Gary award (1975) for her excellent hospitality. She was active at Second Baptist Church and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s. Mary was an insulin dependent diabetic since age 9, and in 1997 received the Boston’s Joslin Diabetes Center and Indianapolis Eli Lilly awards for living successfully 50+ years (article printed Commercial Appeal June 12, 1997). She has been totally blind for the last 10 years of her life. Family will receive friends from 5-7 on Wednesday, August 27. The Funeral service will be Thursday, August 28, at 2:30. All services will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home at 5668 Poplar, Memphis, TN 38119. In lieu of flowers please send memorials to Second Baptist Church.
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