Tanya Rice Obituary

We bid farewell to Tanya Rice of Dayton, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 27, 2026 at the age of 75. Tanya touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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, John Ward and Vivian Ward; her husband Charles Rice Sr.; her sons, Richard Collins, Danny Motz and Charles Rice, Jr.; and her brothers, Jack Ward, David Ward, Jeff Evans and Rex Evans.

She is survived by: her daughter Rochelle Rice; her siblings, Charles Ward (Sharon), Mike Evans (Angie) and Melissa Torino (Louie); her sisters-in-law, Ruby Ward and Francine Ward; her grandchildren, Tuesdae Stamper, Robert Ruffner and Tabatha Gabbard; her great grandchildren, Austin Rice Moriah Patterson, Ethan Sloan, Riley Sloan, Blain Stamper and Liliah Stamper; her great great grandchildren, Novalee, Kinslee and Elliana; and her friends, Bill and Christine Bowles. She is also survived by many other family members and friends.