Mary Ellen Rice Obituary
Mary Ellen Rice, born on November 23, 1944, passed away on October 20, 2026. Mary Ellen leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Ellen Rice to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Thomas Rice; her son Daryl Rice; and her parents, Nolan Farris and Arvilla Farris. She is survived by: her daughter Melissa Swinney; her grandchildren, Paxton Rice (Toshia), Kaysi Gann (Dan) and Liz Hyde (Jon); her great grandchildren, Troy Hyde, Henry Hyde, Bo Rice, Asher Rice and Emily Gann; and her siblings, Lorene Pierce, Rabon Farris, Kermit Farris, Kenneth Farris, Marie Franks and Earline Jackson.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Spry Memorial Chapel (907 Jackson Ave S, Russellville, AL 35653). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
