Katie M. German Rice Katie M. German Rice, 78, of Louisville, died Thursday at her daughter's residence. She was a Methodist. Survivors include her sons, Earl and Michael Hill; daughters, Joretha Jackson and Gaynell Williams; brother, Herbert C. German of Tampa, FL; one stepdaughter; two stepsons; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The body was cremated. There will be a memorial service at 6 p.m. Monday, July 21, 2003, at Hathaway & Clark Funeral Home, 2718 Virginia Ave. Visitation with the family will be from 5-6 p.m. Monday. Published in The Courier-Journal on 7/19/2003.