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FLORENCE RICE Obituary

Florence F. Rice

Florence Foster Rice, 95, of Lynchburg, passed away Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, at Heritage Green Assisted Living. She was the widow of Edward J. Rice.

A funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Whitten Timberlake Chapel with Dr. Rob Colwell officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Vinton Relay For Life, c/o The American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106, Roanoke, VA 24018.

To send condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneral

home.com.

Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel is serving the family.

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Published by The News & Advance on Nov. 16, 2010.

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Berta Kay & Peyton Harris

November 16, 2010

Ann and Jimmy,
What a joy your Mother was to us. We enjoyed visiting her everytime we were up there. She was the sweetest lady we have ever met. Know that she is know at peace and with Mr. Rice. God Bless you all!

November 15, 2010

To all the Rice family you are in my thoughts and prayers. At least you know she is free of pain and is with Ed, probably talking his head off:)
Love you all
Bootie Vinton Va.

Marcia & Skip Corning

November 15, 2010

Uncle Jimmy, Aunt Shirley, Todd & Duane, You all are in out thoughts and prayers. Wish we could be there in person but you know we are there in spirit. Love you guys. Marcia, Skip, Haley & Ty

Marcia & Skip Corning

November 15, 2010

Uncle Jimmy, Aunt Shirley, Todd & Duane we are thinking of you all. Wish we could be there in person but you all know that we are with you in spirit. We love you guys lots, Marcia, Skip, Haley & Ty.

Henry and Rosetta Howard

November 14, 2010

Jim, Shirley and family: We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I worked with Jim at the telephone company in Roanoke before I retired in 2000, when my husband and I moved to South Florida. You all have our deepest Sympathy. Henry and Rosetta (nee Farris) Howard

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