Rosemary E. BRICE

1926 - 2017

BRICE, Rosemary E. died peacefully in Lexington, KY, on January 12, 2017 just shy of her 91st birthday. Rosemary was preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and husband of 63 years, James J. Brice. Rosemary's life was devoted to her family, her Church, and numerous charitable and philanthropic causes. Throughout their marriage, she and Jim enjoyed traveling both with their children and, in later years, by themselves going on cruises to points of interest around the globe. An honors high school student, Rosemary was forced to shelve her college plans after the sudden death of her father so that she could help take care of her mother. She then raised a family of five children who know they repeatedly tried her patience, but could never diminish the unconditional love she had for them, a love expressed in every conversation through the end of her life. Rosemary is survived by all five of her children: Susan Kotchou (Keith) of Walnut Creek, California, John P. Brice (Amy) of Lexington, Kimberly Mackey (Bob) of Lake Zurich, Illinois, Pamela Brice of Hawthorne, California, and Tracey Howard (Jimmy) of Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition she is survived by four grandchildren: Shannon Etnyre (Bill), Lauren Mackey, Andy Brice, and Lily Brice as well as one great-granddaughter, Emery Rose Etnyre. A private family service is currently being planned. Suggested memorials are to the Susan G. Komen Foundation or Planned Parenthood. Arrangements by MILWARD FUNERAL DIRECTORS.