Judith Ann Rice's Obituary
Judith Ann Rice, age 73, of DuQuoin, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 6:35 a.m. in Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Evansville, IN.
Judith was born on February 29, 1948 in DuQuoin, IL, a daughter to Max and Margaret (Owens) McCollum. On August 30, 1967, she married Roger Rice and he preceded her in death on August 1, 2012 after almost 45 years of marriage. She was a member of the Gospel Assembly Church, DuQuoin, IL and she dearly loved her church and church family. Judith enjoyed reading, sewing and was a wonderful cook and an avid Bingo player. Her greatest joy was taking care of her grandchildren.
Survivors include her two daughters, Christine Tanner of Willisville, IL and Karen (Jim) Rains of Rockwood, IL; two brothers, Max "Mack" (Barbara) McCollum of DuQuoin, IL and Bill (Kim) McCollum of Zeigler, IL; five grandchildren, Nate Rains, Austin (Olivia) Carter, Anthony Carter, Dominic Tanner and Sadie Tanner; and two great-grandchildren, Violet and Greyson Carter.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter, Kathi Rice; and a brother, Charles McCollum.
Funeral services will be held at Gospel Assembly Church, DuQuoin, IL on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Gaylen Holden officiating. Interment will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, DuQuoin, IL.
Visitation will be at Gospel Assembly Church, DuQuoin, IL on Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday morning at the church from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions and mandates, all attendees are required to wear a mask.
Memorial donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans.
Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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