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Velva Rice Obituary
Velva Nea Rice, 89, Topeka, Kansas, died Friday, May 17, 2013, after a rich and beautiful life. She was born February 18, 1924, at Bruno, Arkansas, the daughter of Arthur and Neva (Pyle) Sasser.
Velva graduated from Bruno High School. She moved to Topeka in 1945 with the love of her life, Warren Rudolph Rice. They were married November 16, 1945, in Topeka. He preceded her in death on October 24, 2012. She did not want to be here without him.
She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, known to all who loved her as "Sook". She was a member of Northland Christian Church.
Surviving are three children and their spouses: Howard "Randy" and Becky Rice of Burlingame, Jeanne and Ric Averill of Lawrence, and Pat and John Boyle of Chillicothe, Ohio; four siblings: Joe Sasser, Neva Lane Milligan, Mac Arthur Sasser, and Clarice McNair all of northwest Arkansas; ten grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Mount Hope Cemetery, 4700 SW 17th Street, Topeka. Velva will lie in state from 3:00 pm, Monday, to 12:00 noon, Tuesday, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Avenue, Topeka.
Memorial contributions may be made to Northland Christian Church, 3102 NW Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66617 or Topeka Rescue Mission, 600 North Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66608. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.
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for Velva Rice
Dr. Bachu Amin & Staff
May 21, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Amy Albright
May 21, 2013
Sending love and hugs to Ric, Jeanne and the rest of the family.
Stephanie Cozadd
May 20, 2013
I enjoyed the opportunity to get to know Velva and spend time with her. She was such a loving and caring person who always put a smile on my face. My heart and prayers go out to all her friends and family. Rest in Peace Velva, you will be missed.
Ruth Sasser
May 20, 2013
Aunt Velva will be missed. She was always happy and cheerful. We Love you Aunt Velva. From Ruth Sasser,Art and Elaine Sasser and Family.
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Nelda Sasser
May 20, 2013
To the children of Velva I know what you are going thru. Look at it as a blessing she is not suffering any more, She is with Warren, & Happy I know I will be happy when I go to be with my Jay.I love all you kids if you ever come to Yellville be sure to stop in Harrison, and see me.
Gerald and Beth Droegemeier
May 19, 2013
Prayers of Peace to you and your family.
Sgt. Connie Bailey
May 19, 2013
Velva and Warren were such great friends and I am so happy that I was able to meet them back in the late 1980s when I lived across the street with the Morrisons' for a while. Even after the Morrisons' moved on , I still came by to visit Warren and Velva. May she be blessed back in the arms of Warren and walking the streets of Gold with the Lord. Will miss you, Velva. Loved you like you were my mother too.
Joyce Sasser Morton
May 19, 2013
My heart goes out to Randy, Jeannie, and Pat. Aunt snookie was one of a kind and i loved her dearly. Miss her already.
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