Helen Onelia Rice

Ms. Helen Onelia Rice, daughter of the late James Paul Crowe and Neppie Mae Millsapp Crowe, was born July 24, 1937 in Dallas, Georgia. She attended the public schools of Paulding County and was a graduate of Dallas High School. She attended Crawford Long Nursing School. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kennesaw, Georgia where she selflessly served her fellow brothers and sisters. She was united to Richard Connally Rice, Sr. in January 1958. She was gifted with five children. For many years she was a keystone in her community, continuously giving of her time and her heart. As a result of her generous spirit and pleasant personality, she was loved by many. Her Christian life was as beautiful as the flowers that she loved so well, and her influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew her. She quietly departed this life Tuesday, November 5, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones at home in Kennesaw, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Sarah June Crowe, Olen Crowe, Mae Layman, Kenneth Crowe, and Diane Thomason, and granddaughter Tammy Jordan. She is survived by her loving sister, Mildred Irene (Tom) Lee. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children: Anita Gail Sears, Mary Franciene (David) Valerio, Richard Connally (Mary) Rice, Jr., Deborah Suzanne (Keith) Sleight, John Paul (Heather) Rice, thirteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Memorial contributions can be made to: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/church/humanitarian-services/humanitarian-aid-fund?cde2=475-home