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Doris Sheppard Rice

1924 - 2013

Doris Sheppard Rice obituary, 1924-2013, Asheville, NC

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1924

DIED

2013

Doris Rice Obituary

Doris S. Rice

Asheville - Doris Elizabeth Sheppard Rice, 88, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Stone Creek Nursing Home.

A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she retired in mid 1980's from the National Climatic Data Center, was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church and College of Regents-WOTM Chapter #179.

Mrs. Rice was the daughter of the late Talmadge Eugene Sheppard and Bertha Louise McElreath Sheppard and wife of Lawrence Owen "Twig" Rice who died January 2, 1994. She was also preceded in death by her son-in-law, Alan Joyner.

Surviving are her daughter, Sharon Joyner of Alexander; sons, David Rice and wife Cindy of Weaverville and Tommy Rice and wife Virginia of Asheville; 6 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 11 AM Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in the chapel of Anders-Rice Funeral Home with Rev. Jim McCoy and Rev. Weldon Ramsey officiating.

Burial will follow in Ashelawn Gardens of Memory.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 AM Tuesday at the funeral home.

To sign Mrs. Rice's guestbook online, go to "Memorials" at www.andersrice.com.

Published by Asheville Citizen-Times on Mar. 18, 2013.
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Sharron my sister and friend, sad for you and family now , but you will see her again, love you. Ann

March 19, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.May God give them comfort and peace.Doris was a wonderful and sweet woman,and will be missed by all who knew and loved her!!! Paul & Teresa House

Teresa House

March 19, 2013

Sharon I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom,my prayers are with your family.

Linda Middleton

March 18, 2013

may God bless you and family at this time of sorrow, our thoughts and prayers are with you,..tommy and virginia rice:
from:pat and susie t.suwan
asheville freewill bsaptist church.

pat and susie thone-suwan

March 18, 2013

Doris,you will be missed by all of us.we pray for all of the rest of the family that they are comforted. Love dean,Sandra payne

Dean Payne

March 18, 2013

Sorry for your loss.

Judy Johnston

March 18, 2013

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