Sharon K. Rice

Wichita - Rice, Sharon Kay

80, passed away Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024. She was born September 1st, 1944 to James Patterson and Thelma McGrew Patterson in Wichita, Kansas.

Sharon enjoyed watching television, especially her cop shows. Many days, she loved watching "her rabbits" in the backyard through her window. Sharon showed her love through her cooking and baking. Her goulash, biscuits and gravy and her pies will be especially missed. Her greatest love was spending time with her family. Sharon's grandkids brought immense joy in her later years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Thelma Patterson; husband, Jerry Rice; siblings, Mary, Ruby, Martha and James.

Sharon is survived by her children, Scott Rice (Stephanie), Rita Guldner (Paul); grandchildren, Heather Guldner, Amber Guldner, Daniel Guldner, Adam Guldner, Alexander Rice, Lily Montiel, Miles Montiel, Naci Montiel, Pria Montiel, Ruby Rice, Grayson Rice; 18 great-grandchildren; and many other loving family and friends.

Visitation: Monday, December 9th, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 South Seneca, Wichita, Kansas 67213. Celebration of Life: 10:00 am, Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 at the mortuary. Interment to follow at Kechi Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

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