Virginia L. Rice

Virgina L. Rice, 74, of Du Quoin, passed away at 12:01 A.M. on Wednesday, September 4, 2002 at Fairview Nursing Center in Du Quoin.
Virginia was a homemaker and worked at the ticket office at the Du Quoin State Fair and at J.V. Walker Men's Store in Du Quoin.  She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Du Quoin.
She was born September 1, 1928 at Valier, IL, the daughter of Harry and Ruby (Stockton) Lewis.
She married Neil D. Rice on December 6, 1947 in Oceola, Arkansas and he survives.
She is survived by her husband - Neil, one son - Steve Rice and wife Cindy of Mt. Vernon, IL, one daughter - Marla Bearden of Carbondale, IL, four grandchildren - Jason Rice of Salt Lake City, Utah, Bryan Rice of Ft. Collins, Colorado, Matthew Bearden of Carbondale, Illinois, Jamie Bearden of Carbondale, Illinois, one great-grandson, Draven Corse.  
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother - Kenneth Lewis.
Funeral services were at 11:00 A.M., Friday, September 6, 2002 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Lee Tyler officiating.
Friends called from 5-8 P.M., Thursday, at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Interment was in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may make memorials to the VNA - TIP Hospice.
