Karen Jean Rice Obituary

We are sad to announce that on August 18, 2023, at the age of 72, Karen Jean Rice of Baytown, Texas passed away. 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, J. M. (Lydia Nedbalek Gosch) and Baytown; and her husband Joseph P. "Buddy" Rice. She is survived by: her daughter Kelli Rice; her sister Diane Gosch Flood; her nephew Shawn Endel; her grandchildren, Steven, Stefani and Serenity; and her pet Layla. She is also survived by numerous other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Crespo & Jirrels Funeral & Cremation Services

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Aug 24

Visitation

Crespo and Jirrels Funeral and Cremation Services
6123 Garth Rd, Baytown, TX 77521

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Aug 25

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Crespo and Jirrels Funeral and Cremation Services
6123 Garth Rd, Baytown, TX 77521

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Aug 25

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Memory Gardens Cemetery
8624 Garth Rd, Baytown, TX 77521

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