Barbara Jean Rice Obituary in Spartanburg at J.W. Woodward Funeral Home

Obituary For Barbara Jean Rice

Mrs. Barbara Jean Rice, age 65, if 142 Lanier St. Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 8, 2022 at her home. Barbara was the daughter of the late James Earle and the late Ethel Byrd Earle.

Barbara is survived by her husband Wilford Rice; her daughter Laconda Earle of Spartanburg SC; sisters Carletta Glenn and Dorothy Earle; brothers Charles E Earle (Brenda) of Charlotte NC, Edward Mayes of Spartanburg SC, and Otis Lyles of Campobello SC; four grandchildren, Carneshia Lee, Dondre’ Lee, Zyhir Rice, and Anaya Rice, of Spartanburg SC; three great grandchildren, Ta’Driyan Irby, Chance Lee, and Legend Lee, of Spartanburg SC; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Barbara is preceded in death by her son Darryl Rice, brothers Eugene Tucker, James Earle III, Nathaniel Earle; sister Elizabeth Earle; and granddaughter Briana Jeter.

Service will be held Monday, December 12, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church.

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Prayers 🙏🙌🙏 and condolences to the Earle and Rice families. Trudy Woodruff

My condolences To the Earle Family I just found out. Jani Earle 🙏

Wilford may your family have peace as you live on the sweet memories of your love one.Connie Fields and family

Wilford and family, my prayers go out to you during this most difficult time. May your loved ones memories comfort you in the days ahead! Jimmy Pettit

Earle and Rice family. You all are in my Prayers. May God give you Strength at this time. Love and Blessings. Kathy Campbell.

May the memories of your love one bring you comfort in the days to come. Sorry for your loss. The Fowler Family

My prayers and love are with the family 💕 love the legg family

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You will be miss, love forever my friend with deep sympathy.
Sylvia Smith

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