Myrtice Burton Rich, age 84, wife of the late William Middleton Rich, Sr., formally of Easley passed away on January 19, 2019. Born in Laurens County, she was a daughter of the late Alton E. Burton and Mary Cooper Burton. Mrs. Rich was retired from the Greenville Hospital System and Shriners Children's Hospital. She was a wonderful wife and mother and was loved by all.
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband of 58 years, William Rich, Sr. and a daughter, Therese Anne Carver
Mrs. Rich is survived by two daughters: Mary Rich McBride, Carolyn Rich Pittman and husband Robby; a son, William Middleton "Will" Rich, Jr. and wife Donna; seven grandchildren: Jaime Kitchens, Katie Kitchens, Justin Pittman, Auston Rich, Aaron Rich, Micah Taylor, and Leslie Taylor; a great granddaughter, Lily Grace Hitte; and three great grandsons: Foster Collins Rich; Levi Clayton Hurst and Bryson James Hurst. She is also survived by a sister, Gloria Pitts; and a brother, Leon Burton.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 11:30 AM at West Gantt First Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Marshall Fagg. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at 10:30 AM.
A committal service will be held at Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Laurens at 3:00 PM Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
Memorials may be made to West Gantt First Baptist Church, 1452 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC 29605.