[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 206 (Monday, December 7, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1097]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF JILL RICE

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 7, 2020

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate 
the life of Jill Rice, who passed away on November 17, on her 78th 
birthday. After a hard-fought battle with Alzheimer's disease, Mrs. 
Rice is now at peace with our Lord, though she will be deeply missed by 
those who knew and loved her.
  Jill was born in Memphis, Tennessee to Willie Clyde and Mary Lavelle 
Rowan White. She married Massachusetts native Richard Thomas Rice in 
September of 1960. Richard dedicated 20 years to the United States Navy 
before the couple moved to Mooreville, Mississippi in 1979.
  Mrs. Rice was not only known as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, 
and great-grandmother, but for her wide variety of interests and 
hobbies. As a Black Belt in Taekwondo, she achieved many awards among 
her age group. She spent her free time with her beloved grandchildren 
and kittens.
  Jill Rice is survived by her husband of 60 years, Richard Rice; their 
daughter, Debbie; three grandsons; and three great-grandchildren. She 
was preceded in death by her son Gary who passed away in 1999.
  Mrs. Rice embodied a remarkable kindness and empathy felt by all 
those she knew. She will be greatly missed, and I join her loved ones 
in mourning her loss.

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