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Diane Rice Obituary
May 17,1941 - February 7, 2020
Raleigh
Diane Porter Rice of Raleigh, NC, passed away peacefully Feb 7 succumbing to her third battle with cancer. Diane was a sixty year resident of Raleigh after growing up in Mt Olive, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Rice, and survived by her brother Stotler Porter of Goldsboro, NC. A complete obituary may be found at www.bryan-leefuneralhome.com
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Carol Elmstrom
February 3, 2024
Miss you my friend
Denise Willard
February 3, 2022
It´s good to remember Diane today. She was a loyal and caring friend and fun-loving lady. God Bless.
Mike Willard
February 3, 2022
Diane, Thank you for being such a good friend to Jeff and Bruno. I know how much you cared for both of them. Being a friend when a friend is needed is one of the best gifts you can give someone. You were a good friend to our family!
Jeff Willard
February 3, 2022
Diane,
Bruno and I miss you dearly. I wish I could give you a big hug and we could have a hip hop dance party. We love you always.
Jeff and Bruno
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Jeff Willard
February 3, 2021
Thinking of you today. You are missed!
Love,
Jeff
Jeff Willard
November 17, 2020
Missing you today! You were an amazing woman and the best grandmother to my puppy, Bruno. You will be missed. I love you.
Susan Liles
April 1, 2020
RIP Diane. You were such a good friend to my Mother before she passed. I hope you will see her in heaven.
Susan Liles
Carol Elmstrom
February 10, 2020
I will miss you Lady Di all the trips, lunches, dinners, shopping, movies, shows and all our friendly bantering..I know you are now out of pain and reunited with your loved ones and wrapped in your God's arms...RIP Diane my dear friend ❤
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Ginny LaPonzina
February 9, 2020
Diane I will miss our lunches and other outings together I hope you have heaven's bliss goodbye my dear friend. Respectfully Ginny LaPonzina
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