Mrs. Rice was a retired executive secretary and accounting assistant and was of the Protestant faith. She was also a member of the Eastern Star - Glendale, AZ chapter having recently received her 25 year pin and also enjoyed clothes and crafting.
Ella Ree is survived by her husband of 60 years, Harold Rice, Sr. of North Little Rock; two sons, Harold Rice, Jr. of Monroe, LA and John Rice of Maumelle; one daughter, Cheryl Anne Rice of North Little Rock; three sisters, Virginia Tucker Hankins of Pine Bluff, Kay Tucker LaRue of Houston, TX and Mary Tucker Moore of Pine Bluff; and two grandsons, Harold Rice, III and Matt Rice.
The family of Mrs. Rice would like to extend a special "Thank You" to the Baptist Health Medical Center - North Little Rock Hospice Group for the special care they gave to our loved one.
Condolences(11)
Ruby Lee Boren Hobbs
baytown, TX Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Ella was my half sister and she took care of me when I was little. Though we will miss her ,I know they are rejoicing in Heaven. I think about her and Joy with love.Bob Prestridge
Hot Springs, AR Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Harold I am so sorry to learn of your loss. May God bless you and your family.Bob Prestridge
Myron Rhodes, Jr.
Maumelle, AR Tuesday, March 13, 2012 My heartfelt condolences to Harold, John, Hal and Cheryl. I always remember Ella being so kind and friendly. Her cheerfulness was one of the best features of the Rice house every time I visited. I know she is missed. God bless you all.Susan Rice
Shreveport, LA Monday, March 12, 2012 I’m sorry I can’t be with you all today. My thoughts and prayers are most defiently with everyone. Ella Ree was the glue that brought us all together. Maybe even the cross stitch that kept us all together. All the treasures we have that she made with her hands and heart! She was loving, caring and so much more. The wisdom of life she shared was always in the most respectful and appreciate way and I was fortunate enough to have shared with her. She will not have to physically suffer any longer and will be reunited with her precious baby girl Ruth Ellen.Much Love,
Susan Rice
Ruth Naylor
n.Little Rock, AR Sunday, March 11, 2012 Dear Harold & family. I am so sorry for your loss. I know you will miss her. love & prayers, Ruth Naylor.Beverly Watts
scott, AR Saturday, March 10, 2012 I was so sorry to hear about Ella Ree from Betty yesterday. The many years that we were neighbors came flooding back as I heard about her passing. She was a wonderful person and I will truly miss knowing that she is not with us any longer. We did not see each other often after we moved away, but we did run in to each other at the craft store. She will be truly missed. I am sorry that I could not make the funeral services, but know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. God be with you in the days to come to give you comfort. Remember we are not human beings having a spiritual experience, but a spiritual being having a human experience.MHS Class of 1950
Dallas, TX Saturday, March 10, 2012 Harold, may you find comfort in knowing our hearts are with you. We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family.Dixie Bass
Little Rock, AR Friday, March 9, 2012 Hal, we send our condolences and heartfelt prayers to you and your family in your time of sorrow. Wish I could be there with you and Sandy.Brad and Jennifer Choate
Maumelle, AR Friday, March 9, 2012 Cheryl and John, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.Dan McCracken
Conway, AR Friday, March 9, 2012 She was loved and respected by many people. My condolences go out to Harold, Hal, John, Cheryl and the rest of the family.Ellary could make some awesome Squirrel dumplins!
Becky and Cubby Hamilton
Pine Bluff, AR Thursday, March 8, 2012 Harold and family,So very sorry to hear of Ree's passing. My prayers
and sympathy to each of you. Even tho didn't see
her much in late life, I did love her very much. Our
love goes out to each of you.