Frances Evelyn Rice, 87, of Clearwater, FL went home to be with The Lord on December 30, 2017. Frances was born September 14, 1930 to the late Levi H. and Estella (Randles) Cronkhite of Williamsport, IN.
Frances is survived by her two sons, Levi Rice and his wife, Cheryl of Clearwater, FL and Fred O. Rice, Jr. and his wife Rita of Indianapolis, IN; her sister, Lenora Beadle of Dugger, IN; 4 grandchildren, Amber Dawn of Thousand Oaks, CA, Courtney of Seminole, FL, Eric of Indianapolis, IN, and Ann of Noblesville, IN; and 10 Great grandchildren.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, January 4, 2018 from 10:00 AM until time of service at 11:00 AM at Conkle Funeral Home, 4925 West. 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46224. Following the service, Frances will be laid to rest with husband, Rev. Fred O. Rice, Sr. in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.
Love and prayers to Levi, Fred and their families. Your mom is home now and you will see her and your dad again around the throne one of these days.
I remember her making a joke about watching my purse. She was funny,pretty, and I know she must have been a great mom. We are sorry for your loss but happy for her gain. Prayers for peace for the whole family.
Sorry for the loss of your Mom Levi (&Cheryl). Never easy losing a beloved parent. We’re here if you guys should need anything. Love to you all.
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD COMFORT YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.
Sincerely,
Steve and Trudy Boyd
Levi & Fred,
So sorry o hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I have many fond memories of your Mom & Dad,
Dayne & Julie Rice
My deepest condolences to Fred& Rita as well as your entire family. My thought s & prayers are with all of you. Please let me know if there’s any way I could help any of you. May god bless all of you until you meet her again on streets of gold!!
I loved your mom because of just being herself. Pastor (Brother) Fred Rice was such a wonderful minister, and it was great to have been members of the church where they pastored. Our thoughts are with your family. May God bless you at this time. Eva and Bill
Mo is at peace now. God bless all of you-I love you all. Please find comfort in that she is at home with our Lord and Po. ❤️
Levi,
It is hard to lose a mom. You and Cheryl took great care of her. The Bible says to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Think about it, she has had a wonderful reunion with your dad. They are together again. It was an honor for me to help you with your mother.
So sorry to hear about Mo. She is dancing on streets of gold now!
You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
Love you!
Debbie
Wow Levi! Just saw this notice on your mom’s passing. So sorry to hear. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. May God bless you with His incredible peace and comfort during this time. We love you guys.
Terry and Karen