Patricia Ann Rice Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Patricia Ann Rice of Benton, Arkansas, who passed away on May 6, 2024 at the age of 77. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Patricia Ann Rice to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Patricia is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Patricia's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jewel Ellis Buffington Jr. and Maybelle Langley Reese; her siblings, Ronnie Buffington, Brenda Johnson, Lois Ables and Darlene Rhodes; and her niece Hollie Bentley.
She is survived by: her children, Dennis Simmons (Kim) of Oak Grove, MS, Stephanie Sumler (Michael) of Little Rock, AR, Bryan Rice (Christie) of Glen Rose, AR and Greg Rice of Bald Knob, AR.; and her sister Loretta Blair of Benton, AR.. She is also survived by Four grandkids, six great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
