Louise Rice

March 20, 1931 - April 16, 2020

Louise Rice, age 89, of Erwin, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at her home. A native of Unicoi County, Mrs. Rice is a daughter of the late Hobart and Martha Bennett Street. Louise was a devoted Christian wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her devotion to her family and unwavering belief in God’s promises gave her an unexplainable peace to face each day. Her favorite thing to do in all the world was to spend time with her family. Louise dedicated much of her Christian life serving others. She taught Children’s Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, sang in the choir, and took joy in organizing fellowships for her church family. She was a member of Central Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Louise is preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Milburn Rice, precious son, Alan Rice, precious daughter, Cynthia Jan Rice Webb, brothers, Charlie Street, Clyde Street, Cecil Street, H.P. Street, Buster Street, and sister, Leona Street Miller. Louise Rice has left behind to cherish her memory: Daughter: SuEllen Rice Whitson and husband, Tom; Special Daughter-in-law: Leah Lyle Rice; Grandson: Drew Rice and wife, Rachel; Great Grandson: Caine Rice, who is a gift from God; Granddaughter: Alise Webb Wilson and husband, Jeff; Great Granddaughter: Abby Wilson; Great Grandson: Kolby Wilson; Granddaughter: Whitney Whitson Wolfe and husband, Zach; Nephews: Robert (Bobby) Street, Roger Street, Rick Street, Dan Street, David Street, Ronnie Miller, Steve Rice, Jerry Rice, Herman Rice, Jr., Michael Edwards, Mitchell Edwards; Nieces: Linda Bailey, Debra Kilgore, Connie Brewer, Laura Wright, Debbie Higgins, Sheila Graham, Veta Mabee, Karen Redman, George Ann Pratt, Kelly Hartman, Betty Huskins, Susie Crowder; Special Friends: Lacy Church, Mickey and Ernestine Hatcher. The family would like to offer sincere thanks to Shanna Peterson and Peterson Family Healthcare and Amedysis Hospice, with special thanks to Becky Bennett, Skylar Forbes, Melissa Buckles, and Chaplain Karl Gasser. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 The family of Louise Rice would like to invite family and friends to join them at a memorial service on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at 2:00 pm at Evergreen Cemetery Mausoleum. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ValleyFuneralHomeErwin. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Louise Rice through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Ave., Erwin, 423-743-9187.