Vaughtie King Rice Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Vaughtie King Rice of Burnsville, North Carolina, born in Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber, who passed away on March 1, 2023 at the age of 77. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Vaughtie King Rice to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her father Bryan King; her brother Steven Charles King; her close friend Jack C. Clontz; and her pet Kato. She is survived by: her mother Rene Batty King of Burnsville; her daughters, Lisa Harrell (Patrick) of Burnsville and Catherine Lunsford (Bobby) of Arden; her nieces, Amber King, Amanda King and Miranda King of Burnsville; and her close friend Tommy Ann Ledbetter of Skyland. She is also survived by aunts and uncles, cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bald Creek United Methodist Women at 29 Bald Creek School Road, Burnsville, NC 28714, Yancey County Humane Society at 211 Kind Hearts Way, Burnsville, NC 28714, and Compassionate Care WNC at 186 Georges Fork Road, Burnsville, NC 28714.
