Edna Meade Rice (1919-2009)
Edna Meade Rice, 89, died March 20, 2009, in the loving arms of her daughter.
Edna was born in Johnson County on Dec. 6, 1919, a daughter of the late Crate and Arminta Meade.
She was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Clifford Rice, their son, Clifford Rice Jr., and all of her 12 siblings.
Edna was a retired English teacher in the Ashland Independent School District. She also taught in the Boyd and Johnson county school districts. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church for more than 50 years.
Survivors include her two daughters, Linda Mahanna of Ashland and Brenda Smith of Anderson, Ind.; four grandchildren, Tara and John Siders of Lexington, Sean and Wendy Mahanna of Paris, Jennifer Smith of Dayton, Ohio, and Joshua Smith of New York City, N.Y. Finally, she was a proud great-grandmother of Kiana Smith and Alexandria Rankin.
Ednas life was centered around her family and home, always welcoming to others for visits, home-cooked meals, conversation and laughter. She will be greatly missed and always remembered. We love you.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel by the Rev. Harold Cathey. Burial will be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, Kentucky Region, 333 Guthrie St., Suite 207, Louisville, KY 40202.
Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.
