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Mary Rice Obituary

Mary F. Rice PORTSMOUTH - Mary Frances Rice, 91, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010. She was a Portsmouth native, a school teacher at Wilson High School for many years, and a member of First Presbyterian Church. She is survived by a brother, William Rice; three nephews, Charlie Rice and wife Linda, Craig Rice and wife Robbie and Bob Rice and wife Sherry; and a best friend and caretaker, Beverly Bain. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25, at First Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Kerry Westerwick. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the staff at Mayfair House for their love and care. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 23, 2010.

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Jerry Long

October 23, 2010

One of the best teachers I had the pleasure of sitting before. She was a great benefit to me.

Ronald Audet

October 23, 2010

Mary was a very special person and a profound influence on my own life. She taught me math in high school, and when I returned to WWHS as an English teacher she became a mentor and a personal support system. She was a close neighbor of my parents and was "right there" to offer help and comfort when my father died unexpectedly. I would have been happy to have been half the teacher or half the human being that Mary was. Those of us who knew her will miss her profoundly, but we are all better for having had her in our lives.

Julie Anton

October 23, 2010

Mary, they needed a Math teacher in heaven! I hope I've come close to emulating your enthusiasm for your profession!

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