Ruthelma Rice Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ruthelma Rice (Benton Harbor, Michigan), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ruthelma left this world on October 14, 2025 at the age of 81, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lue Elle and Hezekiah Rice; and her children, Trent Rice, Norita Ray, Wanda Jean Rice, Anna Ruth Rice and Hazel D. Rice.
She is survived by: her children, Alonzo Rice of Benton Harbor, MI, Timothy Rice of Maryland, Georgette Rice of Kalamazoo, MI, Ebony Rice of Benton Harbor, MI, Lasonya Steward of Benton Harbor, MI and Starsky Rice of Benton Harbor, MI; and her siblings, Eddie Rice of Cleveland, OH, James Parker Rice of Des Moines, IA, Benjamin Rice of Chicago, IL, Arvella of Aliceville, AL, Cora Jones (Robert) of Birmingham, AL, Mae Ella Mann of Chicago, IL., Willie Edward, Walter, Griffin, Curtis, Sarah, Martha Lee, Mary Jane, Geneva and Lizzie. She is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended relatives.
