Carolyn Diana Rice Obituary
The passing of Carolyn Diana Rice of Traskwood, Arkansas occurred on August 24, 2026. Carolyn, born on March 31, 1950, is remembered by those who knew her. 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 Carolyn Diana Rice to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Gene Johnson and Verla Lovell Johnson; her husband James Kenneth "Poppy" Rice; her stepmother Miriam Johnson; her sister Betty Lou Burrow; and her brothers-in-law, Jackie Marshall and David McEuen.
She is survived by: her daughter Donna "DJ" Jean Rice Basco; her granddaughter Kayla Danielle Rice Basco; her sister-in-law Martha Rice; her grandson Kenneth Lane Basco; her sisters, Emily McCuen and Norma Marshall (Jackie); her siblings-in-law, Clarence Rice, John Burrow, Becky Hart and Marsha Rice; her close friend Ronald Harding Jr.; and her pet Buster Popcorn Rice. She is also survived by numerous nephews and friends.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, August 26th 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Fairplay Cemetery (8324 Fairplay Rd, Benton, AR 72019). A graveside service was held on Wednesday, August 26th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
