Ruth H. Rice, 94, of St Simons Island, departed this life Monday, March 19, 2018 at Hospice of The Golden Isles. Private memorial services for the family will be conducted at Lovely Lane Chapel with Rev.Wayne Racz officiating and private inurnment will take place at Christ Church.
Ruth was born December 7, 1923 in Scottdale, Pennsylvania to the late Clayton W. and Kathryn K. Hormell. Prior to having her children, Ruth lived and worked in Washington D.C. and has been a resident of St. Simons Island since 1985. Since retiring to St. Simons Island, she enjoyed the outdoors, especially biking, swimming and walking her beloved dogs and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Byron E. Rice, Jr. of 54 years.
Survivors include her children, David H. Rice and wife Deborah, Kathy Hooson and husband Craig of St. Simons Island, Susan Gubitosa and husband Donald of North Wales, PA and Deborah Sooley and husband Andy of Ponte Vedra, FL, and nine grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ruth’s memory may be made to Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation or Hospice of the Golden Isles.
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.edomillerandsons.com
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