Janet Rice Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Janet Rice of Athens, Tennessee, who passed away on March 8, 2021. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Roy Blankenship and Marie Blankenship; her daughter Kristi Dawn Rice; and her nephew Justin Blankenship. She is survived by: her son Jeff; her stepgrandchildren, Gage and Sydnee Duncan; her brother Larry; her sister-in-law Myra Blankenship; her nephew Matt (Angie Blankenship); and her niece Larae (Phil Graves). She is also survived by several great nieces and one great nephew.
Due to the Covid-19 restrictions there will not be a formal visitation but friends may come by Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home from 2:00-6:00 pm Thursday, March 11, 2021 to sign the register.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Tennessee Wesleyan University Women's Basketball, 204 East College Street, Athens, TN 37303, Mayberry Community Cemetery, c/o Mary Hylton, 1052 Old State Route 34, Jonesborough, TN 37659, or Bethesda United Methodist Church, 4755 Cherokee Road, Jonesborough, TN 37659.
