Jacqueline Dowdy Rice Obituary
We bid farewell to Jacqueline Dowdy Rice of Altavista, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 23, 2026 at the age of 98. Jacqueline touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jacqueline Dowdy Rice to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jesse Booker Dowdy, Sr. and Rosa Cox Dowdy; her husband John Howard Rice; her siblings, Lucille Dowdy Lambert and Jesse B. Dowdy, Jr.; and her nephew David W. Lambert.
She is survived by: her nieces and nephews, Wanda Monroe, Cathy Chapman, Terry Lee Lambert and Danny Dowdy; her great-nieces and great-nephews, Jessica Pillow, Brittney Daniels, Angie Viar, Kristy Lambert, Christian Viar, Montana Monroe and Lucas Lambert; and her close friends, Charles and Juanita Butcher. She is also survived by numerous great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews; numerous step-children.
