Joanie Rice Obituary
In loving memory of Joanie Rice of Charleston, Arkansas, who departed this world on January 20, 2026 at the age of 87. Joanie leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joanie Rice to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jack Sherwood Harris Vaughn and Lela Evelyn Vaughn (Schlieff); her daughter Connie Rice; and her brothers, John C.'Jackie'Vaughn, Jimmy Vaughn and Zelmer'Sonny'Wilson.
She is survived by: her husband Dale Rice; her children, Dana Rainwater (Jerry) of Charleston and David Rice (Tammy) of Charleston; her sister Lela Joyce Krusey (Tim) of Summerville; her grandchildren, Heath Rainwater (Erika), Gina Millican (Chad), Chase Rainwater (Dawn), Caleb Rainwater (Brenna), Darren Hice (Brittney), Abby Davis (Ryan), Lauren James (John) and Paige Sampley (Austin); and her sisters-in-law, Norma Kay Vaughn, June Vaughn Law and Alta Wilson. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
