Jane Marie Rice (August 17, 1921 - May 6, 2012) Sign Guest Book | View Obituary
Martha Hix Kerrville, Texas June 20, 2012 5:55 PM		I had the privilege of meeting Cousin Marie a number of years ago, when Cousin Betty M., her daughter, and I showed up at Marie's home, looking for ancestors. She was a very special person, so generous with her life's work, genealogy. She shared it all, and seemed pleased to do so. I thank her for all she shared. It was also an honor to have known her.
Ann Frances Zelinka Wrenn Winston-Salem, NC May 9, 2012 10:24 PM		Marie, my Mother’s first cousin, was a dear precious lady. She and Mother shared family genealogy, pictures and stories throughout their lives. Marie loved her family, her family history, and she was a first rate genealogist. I came to know Marie while I was researching and writing a paper on the Spruce Pine Pottery in 1990. We had long telephone conversations while she shared detailed memories of the workings of the pottery and the people who worked there for her father and grandfather. She cherished childhood memories of the pottery - it was a “big event” for her to take her cot down and spend the night near the kiln while it was being fired. This wonderful lady had a really sharp mind, excellent recall and told a fine story. It was through Marie’s influence that my paper on the pottery was published in the Journal of Muscle Shoals History, Vol. XIII, 1993. It has been my great pleasure to drop in, along with her first cousin Kathleen, to visit Marie in her home in Phil Campbell. I miss her very much.
Grace Thompson Gokturk Naples, FL May 9, 2012 11:19 AM		I am so sorry to hear of Marie's passing. I had the opportunity to meet her a number of years ago, & remember her as a lovely lady. I know my mom, Kathleen Thompson enjoyed her many visits with Marie.
Becky Pilling Webb Wetumpka, Alabama May 8, 2012 8:39 AM		I am so very sorry to hear about Marie. She was a beautiful lady. I really enjoyed talking with her when I stopped by several years ago to get another copy of her History of Spruce Pine. I am so thankful she had the desire to record this history and for the history in her obituary. May God comfort you'll as you go thru your first Mother's Day without your mother.
Juliann Riley Belgreen May 7, 2012 4:30 PM		My prayers are with you and your family, Jeff. The Riley's Stan. Juliann Emma. Rachel. Harrison
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