Peggy Evelyn Rice

Peggy Evelyn Rice, 74 of Sikeston, Mo passed away January 30, 2025 at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO.

She was born October 29, 1950 in New Madrid County, MO to the late Louis Bolton and Ira Evelyn (Bird) Boulton

She was married to Robert Lee Rice, who preceded her in death in 1979.

Survivors include two sons, Robert Lee Rice, Jr and Daniel Wade Rice, both of Sikeston. One grandson, Cody (wife Kristin) Rice of Sikeston, and two grandchildren, Keely and Valley Rice. Three sisters, Elizabeth (Frank) Higgerson of East Prairie, Hazel Smith of New Madrid, and Mary Francis Milward of Sikeston, other relatives and many friends.

in addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one great-grandson, Rowe Rice and one brother Robert Boulton.

Peggy loved her family, shopping and cooking.

Services will be Saturday Feb 1st from 11am to 1pm at Richards Funeral Home in New Madrid

Funeral service at 1 pm at Richards Funeral Home with G.L. Keene officiating

Burial will follow at Mounds Park Cemetery.