Bonnie Rice passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017. An outdoor fellowship to celebrate Bonnie’s life was held on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at the home of Troy and Sandra Fellers in Moody, Texas.
She was born to Gene and Vona (Nichols) Tennison on March 19, 1950 in Waco, Texas. Bonnie graduated from University High School, earned an Associate’s degree from 4-C Business College, and she volunteered at the USO. In addition to her love of reading, she was very artistic and enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Her two younger sisters adored her and were her constant companions.
Bonnie married Alvin Ray Rice in 1968. Together they had three children, and Bonnie was a stay-at-home mom for many years. She enjoyed a second career at the Avalon Center whereshe loved and counseled many troubled teenage girls, retiring only because of declining health.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her paternal grandparents, Bob and Lola Tennison; and her maternal grandparents, Walter and Maudie Nichols.
Bonnie is survived by her daughter, Tammy Rice; daughter, Melissa and her husband, Mike Brown; son, Michael Rice; sister, Teresa Eubanks; sister, Darla and husband, Al Urbanovsky; grandsons, Christopher Rice, and Alvin Felan; granddaughters, Candice Page, Brittany Andrews, AbriannaEickenhorst, and Raven Felan; two great-grandchildren and one on the way; and many nieces, nephews cousins, aunts and uncles. Bonnie is also survived by several people very dear to her including her former husband, Alvin Rice and his wife Carolyn who became a good friend; Christina Felan; Tanya Murnahan and her family; and Rene Rice and her family.
No flowers, please. If you wish to honor Bonnie you are encouraged to donate to your favorite charity.
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Praying God’s peace and comfort for the entire family.
Condolences from Us due to the loss of Bonnie. I’m sure she is happy to be done with all of her illnesses. RIP Bonnie. Bleeding you allall.
Condolences to all of Bonnie’s families.
My condolences to the Rice family. Bonnie worked for me at Avalon. She was loved by the girls and was a joy to work with. She was a dedicated worker and loved her job. She is truely an Angel in heaven now. She loved her kids and often spoke about them,she truely wants the best for her family. She will be missed. RIP Bonnie
Much Love Diane
Prayers of comfort and peace to all family and friends ???? Such a sweet lady and was a privilege to know her and work with her for many years.
I have heard all good things about Miss Bonnie from her granddaughter (my great niece) Brittnay Andrews. Prayers for the family during their period of saying goodbye.
Prayers for peace and comfort for each of Bonnie’s family. I worked with your Mother at Avalon for nine years. She loved each and every one of you dearly and completely. She proudly talked about each of you and shared your accomplishments. She will be missed and also remembered.
Love,
Carolyn
Prayers for the family. May God bless you. My sympathy is with you.