Ann W. Rice

June 7, 1928 - January 30, 2018

Ann Whittle Rice was born June 7, 1928 in East Orange, NJ to Frank and Edna Whittle. She graduated from East Orange High School in 1946 and from the New Jersey College for Women , now Douglas College (a part of Rutgers University) in 1950. She and her husband, William David Rice, married in 1952 and have been married 65 years. Ann taught in middle school in Roselle Park, N.J. for 30 years and in Montebello, CA. Together they raised two sons: Steven Andrew Rice, who died at the age of 26, and William D. Rice, Jr. She is survived by her husband, William; son, William D. Rice, Jr. and his wife Judy A. Rice ; 3 grandchildren, Stephanie Amber Rice, Dr. Nancy Ann Rice, M.D., and William David Rice, III. She enjoyed duplicate bridge in her retirement. Majoring in Spanish at NJ College for Women, she spoke the language fluently. Ann was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of North Palm Beach. A Memorial Service will be conducted there by the church assistant pastor, the Rev. Steven Gibbons. A small reception will be held after the service. Ann’s family wishes to thank Dr. Frank Custureri and the nurses and technicians at Heartland in Palm Beach Gardens and the Hospice at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center for the loving and expert care they gave Ann in her final days. Taylor & Modeen is in charge of the arrangements. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, February 2nd at 3PM at Riverside Memorial Park in Tequesta. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital. Ann, we love you and will miss you.