Marlene Cowan Rice Obituary
We bid farewell to Marlene Cowan Rice of Slidell, Louisiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 30, 2026 at the age of 89. Marlene touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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 Marlene Cowan Rice to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Betty Jane Cowan Nores and Edmond Francis Nores Jr.; her former husband William Anthony'Bill'Stewart; her husband Billy Rice; and her sister Lynne Gulino.
She is survived by: her daughter Sharon Edwards (Robert); her siblings, Edmond F. Nores III (Melody), Michael Nores (Jennifer), Robert Nores and Margaret Miller; her grandchildren, Roland William Sharpe, Celeste Maria Karel (Nicholas), Amy Edwards and Sara McClelland; and her great grandchildren, Coen, Harper, Lilliana, Natalie and Quentin. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 28th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church (1050 Robert Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458). A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, May 28th 2026 at 11:30 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, May 28th 2026 at the Forest Lawn Cemetery (1751 Gause Blvd W, Slidell, LA 70460).
