of Clinton, AR
October 15, 1927 - June 22, 2009
Billie Jo "Topsy" Rice, 81, of Clinton, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 22, 2009. She was born October 15, 1927 in Greenbrier, Arkansas, a daughter of the late John William and Elizabeth B. Methvin Ward. She was preceded in death by her husband Murle Rice, two sons Howard Rice and Roy Rice, daughter Betty Rice, and two grandchildren.
She is survived by two sons Vernon Rice of Sheridan and Billy Rice of Hensley; daughter Joyce Isom and her husband Hubert of Clinton; host of grandchildren; host of great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; host of nieces and nephews; and sister Betty Lou Gandy of Redfield.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2009, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, (501)224-8300, with Brother Eugene Miller officiating. Interment will be at Woodson Cemetery, Woodson, Arkansas.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.
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Barbara Hays
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
I did not know Topsy, but I do know and love her grandaughter Polly and great grandaughter Tiffany. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Barbara
Bro. Larry and Mary Lee Loggins
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Joyce, Hubert and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. You both have lost two dear mothers in such a short amount of time.
Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you during this time.
Our prayers are with you,
Bro. Larry and Mary Lee Loggins
Dainette Craig
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.
Diane
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
I'm sure the family does not remember me. I am Faye and Bill Barnhart daughter, (always going to call the cops) Billy said. My dad is also at the Woodson Cemetary. I was actually looking a at a co-workers obituariy when I noticed the name Billie Jo Rice. I knew in the back of my mind it was Topsy. I remember how she took care of me of me when mom was in the hospital for so long. As best as I can remember Topsy was mom's best friend. I remember your mother as a very caring individual and I know without a doubt she and my mom are once again renewing their friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Diane