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Ms. Minnie is survived by her children: Rob Rice (Melissa Drake), Keith Rice (Lisa), Jay Rice (Kristee) and Anola Clanton (Aubrey); Brother: John Powell (Kathy); Sister: Faye Fowler (Terry); Daughter in law: Kelly Rice
Grandchildren: Branden Rice (Joanie), Ashley Newberry (JR), Mercedes McClain (Kris), Brittany Rice, Jayson Rice, Austin Rice, Jaiden Porter, Isaiah Porter, Tre Thomas, Joshua Rice, Jacob Rice; Great-Grandchildren: Kristopher, Michael, Jackson, Colton, Chloe, Cyrus, Baine, Gavin, Hutten, Ryder, Ida-Mae, Mireya along with many extended family and friends.
Ms. Minnie had a big place in heart for her beloved feline's: Cee-Cee & Lovie.
She single handedly obtained her RN nursing degree while raising 4 children and worked in the nursing field for over 30 years. Many of those years she worked as a traveling nurse and visited many places. Her last few working years was at Walmart in Arcadia, where she touched many lives with her sweet personality. Ms. Minnie was a faithful member of the Upper Room Church of God and will be greatly missed by her church family.
She is preceded in death by her parents and one daughter: Micah Tinney Porter.
A funeral service for Ms. Minnie Dates will be held at 12:00pm on October 11, 2025, at the Upper Room Church of God in Arcadia, Florida, Interment will follow immediately after the service to Joshua Creek Cemetery.
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