She was a homemaker and a member of the Second Baptist Church where she sang in the adult choir. She also worked several years for the Times Herald in Forrest City, AR as a photography technician. She enjoyed camping and hiking with her family along with shopping at flea markets and yard sales. She especially loved her Church work and being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Jim Rice, Chester Rice, Walter Rice and William J. Rice and two sisters, Hazel Bryan and Naomi Rice.
Survivors include two sons, Gary Wayne Grantham and wife, Laurie of Beaumont, TX and Craig Herndon Grantham and wife, Janet of Monticello; one brother, Lewis Rice of Illinois; two sisters, Alice Lucille Pollan and Bessie Hart, both of West Helena, AR; three grandsons, Joseph Grantham, Jeffrey Hill and Christopher Grantham; four granddaughters, Kathy Lewis, Vickie Kessler, Crissy Gibson and Carrie Williams; and twelve great grandchildren.
Condolences(11)
Regina Gay Hill
Alexander, AR Saturday, February 13, 2010 My deepest sympathies go out to you Gary , as I remember what a great cook Mom was. Your old high school friend, who is hoping all is well in your life .Angie (Reynolds) Benton
Conway, AR Tuesday, December 8, 2009 Craig, Janet & family,Sorry to hear about the loss of "Mrs.Jean". She was a dear lady. I know you all will miss her greatly. I'll bet though she and Mamma Davis have already gotten re-acquainted!!!
Take care & you all are in my prayers,
Angie
Pat and Amy Anderson
Beaumont, TX Tuesday, December 8, 2009 We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort your family during this time.Tony Gilliland
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 8, 2009 Your family is in our prayers.Pam Hamlett Graham
Perryville, AR Monday, December 7, 2009 I am Dora Grantham Hamlett's daughter and I saw Aunt Jean's obit in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. I just wanted to express my sympathies to the family. May God be with you all at this time and forevermore.Alice Hill
Warreb, AR Monday, December 7, 2009 Thinking of you - I know how special "Gramma Jean" was to you!Olan & Jane Thompson
Cabot, AR Monday, December 7, 2009 Our hearts are touched at the passing of Jean. She was a dear friend while we lived in Forrest City almost 35 years ago. Our prayers go out to the family. Olan & Jane ThompsonLinda Gilliland
Monticello, AR Sunday, December 6, 2009 Jean was a sweet spirit. She will be greatly missed .Monti Bozeman
Hamburg, AR Sunday, December 6, 2009 Craig & Janet - O what a precious, precious lady. I enjoyed each and everytime that we got to "visit". What a wonderful example that she gave. I will greatly miss her. My thoughts will be with all of your family in the coming months ahead. I know that you all know that she is in a wonderful place just waiting for the rest of us. Please know that she will be missed.Dale & Misty Jones
Monticello, AR Friday, December 4, 2009 We are so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts nad prayers.Brenda Pope
, TX Friday, December 4, 2009 Craig, Janet and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you and your entire family during this difficult time. May it give you comfort to know that she is with the Lord and is perfect in every way now. You all are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.Love,
Brenda