Obituary of Ruby M. Rice

Ruby M. Rice, 74, wife of Laughlin Rice, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. She was born in Laurel County on May 25, 1948 to the late Otis and Nannie Mae Parman Schell. She worked for the State of Kentucky in the Department of Finance and was a member of Graefenburg Baptist Church. Ruby enjoyed crocheting, camping, fishing, and boating with her family. She was a wonderful caretaker for her family and her home. Ruby was great at figures, she did the taxes for the family for many years, and it was more like a hobby for her.

In addition to her husband of 54 and ½ years, she is survived by her son, Christopher Scott (Jennifer) Rice, TX; her brother, Timothy (Janet) Schell, Lawrenceburg; her grandchildren, Elizabeth Riffe, Dylan Rice, and Brooklyn Kate Rice; as well as her great grandchildren, Cameron and Thomas.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Eugene Schell, Delmas Schell, and Lester Schell.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Clark Legacy Center, Versailles Rd with Brother Phillip Meade and Brother Jay Padgett officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 4:00pm until 8:00pm on Monday, June 20, 2022 at Clark Legacy Center, Versailles Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.