Julie A. Matherlee Rice Obituary
We bid farewell to Julie A. Matherlee Rice of Kell, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 29, 2025 at the age of 70. Julie touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Julie A. Matherlee Rice to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clifford Hart and Nettie Riley; and her sister Judy Parkinson. She is survived by: her husband Bruce Rice; her children, David Lashbrook (Stacie) of Centralia, Larry Wilson (Heather) of Columbus, Sean Wilson of Columbus and Kathy Plezia (Andy) of Sherwood; her grandchildren, Darren Rice (Jennifer) of Cabot, Arkansas, Ashlyn Lashbrook, Katie Lashbrook, Kaylee Wilson, Lincoln Wilson, Hope Plezia, Tyler Plezia (Ashlan), Jennifer Rice and Declan Rice; her great grandchild Andy Plezia; and her siblings, Leonard Hart, Melvin Hart and Carol Wreath. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford Hart and Nettie Riley, and a sister, Judy Parkinson, who preceded her in 2024.
