Ruth Mae Rice Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ruth Mae Rice (Henderson, North Carolina), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ruth Mae left this world on May 2, 2025 at the age of 80, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Mae Rice to show support.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Ruth Mae's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Ruth Mae's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may she find rest in the embrace of eternity.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jack Hanks and Ruth Lewis Hanks. She is survived by: her children, Jean Rice, Marvin Rice, Jr. (Susan), Jessie Rice, Bernard Rice (Audrey) and Annette Durham; and her sister Esther Hanks. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, and a host of other relatives.