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1921
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2013
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Blanche Rice Obituary
Blanche was a longtime member of White Oak Baptist Church of Houston and was employed by Sears, N. Shepherd Store for over 20 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Earl Rice, Jr.
Survived by her son, Kenneth E. Rice and wife Phyllis and daughter, Pamela Listello and husband Don; 3 grandchildren, Chuck Marek, Katie Griffore and Courtney Rice; 2 great-grandchildren, Bryce and Breann Griffore.
Visitation will be from 2-5 pm on Monday, September 23, 2013 at Heights Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 in the Chapel of Heights Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Houston National Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Blanche Rice
Renee Luebeck
September 25, 2013
Dear Ken and family,
May you feel God's presence as you mourn this earthly separation from Blanche.
member WOBC
September 25, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
September 24, 2013
It is always sad to lose an old White Oak member. My prayers are with your family. Love, Debby Wade, White Oak Baptist member
John and Halcie Wethington
September 24, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Beverly Myers
September 24, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. Blanche was a wonderful Chrstian lady. I remember her fondly from our times together at White Oak Baptist Church.
Chris and Janis Branson
September 24, 2013
We're so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
White Oak Family
Beverly Boling
September 24, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my prayers. (Former member of White Oak Baptist Church).
September 24, 2013
May God comfort you and your family.
Jeanette Hutson
Katie Griffore
September 23, 2013
I love you grandma!
Ken Marek
September 23, 2013
There is a Great Homecoming in Heaven.... Rest in Peace You will be missed on this earth!
September 23, 2013
I remember Blance sitting at the Mexican Train table at White Oak Baptist Church for games every Tuesday for many years! She was such a sweet and lovely lady! My prayers are with you and your family as you process this time of remembrance for Blanche.
Blessings, John Godby
September 23, 2013
Gods grace will never take you where his mercy will not keep you. My continual prayers are with you and your family Ken,Phyllis and Courtney. Tamara Walsh
Jo Stone
September 23, 2013
To Blanche's Family and Friends: I am so sorry for your loss. And, although I know you will miss her, I pray that you will be able to take comfort in knowing she is now "Safe in the Arms of Jesus."
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