Mary Elizabeth Rice
Passed: June 13, 2025
Charleston, WV
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Mary Elizabeth Rice
Passed: June 13, 2025
Charleston, WV
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Mary Elizabeth Rice, 95, of Charleston, WV, earned her wings on June 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 11, 1929, in Charleston and was raised in Cedar Grove, WV. She was the daughter of the late Cornell E. and Mary Frances Rice, who she was named after. Mary was employed with West Virginia State as a building services technician before earning her degree and becoming an instructor at Charleston School of Beauty Culture, located on Hale Street in Charleston. Prior to her health issues, she attended Simpson Memorial United Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband and the father of her child, James “Bo” A. Carr.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Loreletha Carr; granddaughter, Jimeia Carr, and great-grandchildren, Jakaylam, Ja-Ron and Jaloni, all of North Charleston, WV.
A memorial service will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at New Hope Community Center, 510 Maryland Avenue, Charleston, with Pastor Jeff Biddle officiating.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com .
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
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3 responses to Mary Elizabeth Rice
Carie says:
June 30, 2025
I have so many great memories with Mia, Ms Carr and Granny Rice. The first time I ever ate collared greens was in her kitchen on 2nd Ave. When she was in better health she would fix me a pot when I would come into town to visit. Mia and I used to take Granny all over Kanawha County to play bingo and every now and then we would play with her. She was no nonsense and kept a pistol on her. Granny was such a caring soul and would help anyone if it was in her power to. I will never forget her kindness or her laugh, she had to cutest laugh – it was loud and contagious. She had the cleanest and warmest bathroom in all of Charleston, that was constant from the time I met her in 1994 until the last day I saw her in her home. Watch over Mia and the kids, Granny. I hope you are free and at peace! LOVE YOU
Carie says:
June 30, 2025
And can’t forget going to the beauty school downtown with Mia when Granny was working to get our hair done <3
Bernice and Jacqui Miller says:
June 29, 2025
Mrs. Mary was a kind, caring, giving and loving woman. Her kindness was extended to anyone in need. We will always cherish her memory and love
BB and Jacqui ❤️