Jody Rice Obituary
Jody Ann Rice, 67, of Independence, Kansas, passed away on February 28, 2026, at Eagle Estates.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Family Life Center of the First Church of the Nazarene in Independence, Kansas.
Jody will be laid to rest at Mount Hope Cemetery.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
306 W. Main St., Independence, KS 67301
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