She was a native of the Chattanooga area and was a member of Concord Baptist Church. She was retired from General Electric (formerly 3M and American Lava) with over 37 years of service.
Mary was the daughter of the late Amon A. and Eva Bailey Rice. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 43 years Aaron N. Roe, as well as brothers Amon (Junior) and Raymond Rice and sisters Jo Holland and Eva Kilgore.
She is survived by brothers Franklin, James, and Doyle Rice as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family will recieve friends at Chattanooga Funeral Home East Brainerd Road Chapel on Sunday, August 24th from 1:00-3:30 pm.
Graveside service will be held 4:00 pm, Sunday at Plowman Cemetery in Apison, TN led by her nephew Fred Pierce. Pallbearers will include her nephews Charlie Poarch, Earl Rhinehart, and Michael Rice, her cousin Ronney Lee, and family friends Bobby Morris and Clyde Roberts.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Hearth Hospice 1800 Rossville Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-531-6555
Please share your thoughts and memories online at ChattanoogaEastBrainerdChapel.com
Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, East Brainerd Chapel, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
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