Beverly J Rice Obituary

Beverly J. Rice, 72, of Coleville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Centre Care Nursing Home. Born on October 10, 1951, in Bellefonte, she was the daughter of the late Earl "Budd" and Glenna (Mong) Rice.

Beverly was a 1969 graduate of Bellefonte Area High School. She was a member of the Pleasant Gap United Methodist Church for many years.

Beverly grew up in Pleasant Gap and moved to Coleville in 2014. She worked at Hanover Foods in Centre Hall, Centre Engineering, Sears Department Store, and then retired in 2009 as a bookkeeper at Big Lots in State College.

Beverly enjoyed watching wildlife, especially the deer that would come into her yard and the beautiful birds that would visit while she was sitting on her porch. She also enjoyed reading and needlework. She was an avid artist. Her dream was to create greeting cards. She created beautiful cards for her family and they will be treasured forever.

Beverly is survived by her sister, Joan Hillard and her husband, Stacy, of Bellefonte, 2 nieces: Rachel Hillard of Bellefonte and Erica Hillard of State College, and one nephew, Aaron Hillard of Bellefonte.

Viewing will be on Monday, December 18, 2023, from 10-11am at the Pleasant Gap United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be Monday, December 18, 2023, at 11am, at the church with Pastor Carrie Granche officiating. The burial will be at the Zion Cemetery in Walker Twp.