HARTFORD, Ky. — Ruby Jean Rice, 82, of Hartford, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at her home. She was born in Bethany, Illinois, to the late John and Annis Norris.
She was a homemaker and a member of Deanefield Baptist Church.
She was preceded also in death by her husband, Richard F. Rice, and a son, Richard Rice Jr.
Survivors include a daughter, Robin (James) Murphy, of Hartford; a son, Ray Allen (Jessie) Rice, of Deanefield, Kentucky; a daughter-in-law, Angela Rice, of Philpot, Kentucky; a sister, Cora Alice Kelley, of Georgia; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Geary Funeral Home with burial in Deanefield Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of the service Saturday at the funeral home.