Enterprise Funeral Home | Meridian, MS

Obituary For Mrs. Edna Merlene Rice

Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Edna Merline Rice will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 11 AM at New Prospect Baptist Church in Savoy, MS. Rev. Renaldo Hopkins, Sr., Pastor will officiate. Visitation will be held Friday, 6-7 PM at Enterprise Funeral Home Chapel.

Mrs. Rice worked in child care at MAP Head Start. She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Willie Frank Rice of Meridian; 3 daughters, Angelia Woodson of Atlanta, GA, Pricilla Rice and Judith Rice both of Meridian; 3 sisters, Maxine Balthrop of Houston, TX, Pauline Mims and Joyce Cosey of St. Louis, MO; 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Due to the nationwide pandemic of COVID-19 there will be safety spacing at the funeral home during visitation and services. The indoor requirements listed by the Governor of the State of Mississippi and the Mayor of Meridian lists 20 people allowed indoors at 1 time and 50 allowed outside. Please govern yourselves accordingly.

Guest Book

Mrs. "Peaches" will ALWAYS have a Special Place in Our Hearts! Her Legacy lives on through her Beautiful Family! I will remember the happiness she would bring EACH time we talked to her! She ALWAYS represented Christ! What a STRONG Woman of God! She Certainly Lived, Loved, and Laughed! May the Peace of God Comfort us all. Angie, Pricilla, Judy, and Mr. Rice, Thanks for Sharing her SWEETNESS with All of Us! We Love You, Jamie Perkins and Family Atlanta, GA

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Amy McDonald Davis

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I was once one of her Headstart students. She always remembered and had a beautiful smile for me. She has left a definite mark on my heart. Heaven has gained an angel.

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Edna 'Peaches' , was my cousin, big sister, auntie, all rolled into one. What a sweet, sweet spirit! What a kind and caring soul, who brought us such joy and comfort. She has returned to Our Lord on the wings of angels. She will rest in everlasting Peace. Love, cousin Peggy

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