Shirley R. Rice Obituary
The passing of Shirley R. Rice of Helena, Montana leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 7, 2026 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley R. Rice to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Foster Murphy and Hazel Reed Murphy; her siblings, Foster Murphy, Jr., William Murphy and Wilma Murphy Baum; and her great grandchild Lottie Coate.
She is survived by: her sister Janet Murphy Howell (Wayne) of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania; her husband Jim Sr. of Helena; her sons, Jim Jr. (Norine) of Helena and Doug of Kansas City, Missouri; her granddaughters, Cassie Rice Wetzel (Lance), Katie Rice-Ahmann (Josh), Kari Coate (Erik) and Melissa Naveda of Wesley Chapel, Florida; her great grandchildren, Kylee, Tevin, Titus and Teidrik Wetzel; and her grandchildren, Jacky, Eden Guthrie, Lilli Ahmann, Cormac, James Noel, Della, Scout Shirley Coate, Chanel, Mariah, Sophia and Jordan. She is also survived by extended family, and many friends.
