Patricia Ann Rice, 82, passed away on March 5, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Parkway Church in Madison with visitation beginning at 10:30 a.m. Graveside services will follow at Canton City Cemetery in Canton.

Pat was born on November 30, 1939 in Vicksburg, MS to Louis A. and Zelma Gessler. She was a nanny, housekeeper and a loving mother. She enjoyed quilting and playing with her grandchildren.

Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Monroe Rice; and her son, Christopher L. Dickerson.

She is survived by her children, Bill Hart (Peggy) of Flora; Lisa Bradshaw of Picayune; Lori Fleming (Ed) of Jackson; Joe Dickerson of Jackson; and Stephanie Robert of Raymond; her sister, Lois Anderson of Phoenix, AZ; fourteen grandchildren and  34 great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Jr. Dickerson, Ed Fleming, Devon Worthington, Conner Staggs, Chris Warrell and Michael Warrell.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkway Church, 601 Reunion Pkwy, Madison, MS 39110.