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MRS. RUTH BUSH RICE

MRS. RUTH BUSH RICE obituary, Starkville, MS

FUNERAL HOME

West Memorial Funeral Home - Starkville

103 Jefferson Street

Starkville, Mississippi

RUTH RICE Obituary

She leaves behind to cherish her memories: her loving husband of 27 years, Tommie Lee Rice Sr. of Starkville, MS; her mother, Sarah P. Outlaw-Bush of Starkville, MS; one daughter, Annie (Stanley) Kelly of Starkville, MS; two sons, Dentavies (Brianna) Bush and Tommie Jr.; thirteen siblings: Mary (Willie), Elizabeth, Annie, Dorothy (Jim), Samuel (Karen), Roxanne, Teresa of Starkville, MS; Emily of Tupelo, MS; Linda (Sam) of Augusta, GA, Edward of Jacksonville, FL; Carl, Vannessa, and Kenneth of Starkville, MS; one uncle, John Lee Outlaw; four aunts: Lilly Outlaw, Sammy Lu Bush, Ethel Bush, and Ozzie Lee Davis; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one godchild, Anita Howard; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by WTVA on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Oct

3

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

West Memorial Funeral Home

103 Jefferson Street, Starkville, MS 39759

Oct

4

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Beth-el Missionary Baptist Church

1766 MS Highway 182 West, Starkville, MS 39759

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West Memorial Funeral Home - Starkville

103 Jefferson Street, Starkville, MS 39759

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