Linda Kay Rice Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Linda Kay Rice of Springfield, Missouri, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 24, 2026 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter E. "W. E." Jones and Mary Frances Jones (Stine); and her husband Joseph R. "Joe Bob" Rice. She is survived by: her sons, Richard Rice and Joseph "Craig" Rice; her granddaughters, Jasmine Rice and Bethany Rice; her great grandchild Araya; and her pets, Hannah, Gracie and Sushi. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 28th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the J. D. Lee & Sons Funeral Home (7405 E Ferrell Ln, Rogersville, MO 65742). A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 29th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
The family strongly requests memorial donations to the Shrine Mosque Preservation Fund, 601 E. St. Louis Street, Springfield, 65806.
