Avis de décès de Hazel Rice - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

<!-- FH = Groce Funeral Home, East Asheville, Tunnel Road -->Hazel P. Rice, 79, of Fairview Road, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 9, 2011 after a courageous battle with amyloidosis. She was surrounded by her loved ones.She was a long-time resident of Buncombe County, and the daughter of the late O. A. Porche' and Dessie Callahan Porche'. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty years, J. B. Rice. Jr., and three sisters and a brother.She was employed at Highlands Farms for 26 years, and in retirement returned to work for the YWCA of Asheville. Hazel was member of Meadowbrook Freewill Baptist Church in Black Mountain.She is survived by three daughters: Annette Adkins of Black Mountain; Margaret Martin of Emerald Isle, NC; and Sandi Rice and partner Carlene Wood of Asheville. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Tiffany Taylor and husband Jason of Swannanoa, Justin Adkins of Asheville and Jordan Martin of Emerald Isle, NC; two beloved great-granddaughters, Olivia and Madeline Taylor of Swannanoa; and brother Phil Porche' of Clearwater, Florida.The family gratefully appreciates the care given during her illness by the many dedicated medical staff and caregivers.A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Meadowbrook Freewill Baptist Church, Black Mountain, with Rev. Randy Stone officiating.The family requests no flowers, and wishes memorials be made to Care Partners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.Groce Funeral Home East Asheville on Tunnel Road is in charge of arrangements.The memorial register is available at "Obituaries" at www.grocefuneralhome.com.