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Harriet Rice Obituary
Harriet Willson Rice passed away Friday, Oct. 8, 2010 at Seasons at the Woodview.
She was born Feb. 21, 1927, in Glasgow, Mont., and was the wife of the late Millard B. Rice Jr. Harriet was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Claire Willson; brother, John T. Willson; and sister, Marjorie W. Wagner.
Harriet was a graduate of Mary Washington College with a bachelor's degree in music. She was very devoted to her church, Phenix Presbyterian Church, serving as an elder, music director, and Sunday school teacher. She served on the governing board of Blue Ridge Presbytery of the Peaks and the corporate board for Sunnyside Communities. She was a charter member of the Patrick Henry Auxiliary at Red Hill. She shared her love of music teaching piano in the schools and at her home.
She is survived by her son, Millard A. Rice (Jane); daughters, Deborah R. Barksdale, Ann W. Rice and Claire R. Hancock (Robert), all of Phenix; four grandchildren, Elizabeth B. Russell, Ann Marie Rice, Lelia N. Rice, Rice L. Hancock; a great-grandchild, Caroline G. Russell; and her sister-in-law, Jane R. Harris.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, at the Phenix Presbyterian Church, with interment to follow in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Cedar Grove Farm from 3 to 5 p.m. today, Oct. 10, 2010. Memorial contributions may be made to Phenix Presbyterian Church Building Fund, Alzheimer's Association, or a charity of your choice. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent at www.browning
duffer.com.
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Mark Willson Wagner
October 27, 2010
To all my cousins,
I was saddened to hear of the death of your Mom and my Aunt Harriet. She lives on in many fond memories of family vacations and the kindness and love she always showed towards me and many others. I am happy to know she is with my Mom, your Dad, Uncle Jack and Granddad and Grandmother Willson. My thoughts are with you and all of your families at this time!
scottie carwile hamlett
October 13, 2010
Debbie, i was so sorry to hear about your mom. I know she will truly be missed in the community by all who knew her. May God help you through these difficult times. I try to be happy that Mom and Dad are in a better place, but i still miss them being here in my life as I know you will miss your Mom...May God keep you in his care.
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