Deborah Rice

Deborah Johnson Rice
RIDGELAND, MISS. - Deborah Johnson Rice went home to be with her Heavenly Father on January 25, 2019. Services, to celebrate her life, the testimony of her faith, and the joy she brought to all who crossed her path, will be held Monday, January 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Stewart United Methodist Church (1920 County Rd 45, Akron, AL 35441). Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Moundville. The Rev. Michael Cobb, Rev. Tommy Jarrett, Rev. Mark Strum officiating and Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home South directing.

Deborah was preceded in death by her parents, Alford and Billie Faye Johnson; and brothers, Roger and Don Johnson.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Tommy Rice; sister, Charlotte Freeland (husband, Richard); and brother, Michael Johnson (wife, Brenda.)

Pallbearers will be Tommy Martin, Michael Martin, Donnie McKemie, Eric Johnson, Bobby Lebeau, Toby Morgan and Jimmy Daugherty.

Deborah lived a life of daily testifying that Jesus is Lord! From the time she was just a young girl, Deborah proclaimed her faith in Jesus Christ with confidence, because of her personal relationship with Him as her Savior. Deborah's contagious, bigger than life, smile and countenance of joy lit up the atmosphere, even in the most trying days of battling cancer. She was a dedicated wife and best friend to her beloved Tommy of the last 19 years. Deborah had a contagious love for life and shared it with others. During her courageous battle with Glioblastoma she shared this love with everyone she came in contact with. The verse that she lived by is from Psalm 118:17; I shall not die, but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done. Deborah is dancing and singing in Heaven today - with no more suffering.

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