WISE, VA.                                         JANUARY 16, 2024

Miss Patricia (Pat/Patty) Marie Rice, 64, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 7, 2024.

Patty was born in Southgate, California.  She grew up and started school in Manassas Park, Va and later moved to Wise, Va and graduated from JJ Kelly High School.

After graduation, Patty joined the Fairfax County School System, School Age Child Care (SACC) division and remained with them until she retired. Pat moved to Wise to be closer to her parents.

She was a longtime member of the Wise First Church of God, Wise, VA. She lived her life serving her Lord and church, and loving family.

She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Bill and Charlotte Rice of Wise, VA.

Surviving are two brothers, Wesley (Diane) Rice of Warrenton, VA and Kelly (Anne) Rice of Sweetwater, TN,; her loving aunt, Erma Adkins of Wise and beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended "bonus family" members.

A celebration of life will be held at a future time. Please visit  www.sturgillfuneral.com  to leave online condolences for the family.

Please visit www.sturgillfuneral.com to leave online condolences for the family.

Sturgill Funeral Home 1621 Norton Road SW Wise, VA 24293 is in charge of arrangements.