Loretta Lynn Rice, 55, of Danville, formerly of Washington, Iowa, died Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at her home. She was born March 28, 1961 in Los Angeles, CA to Wilbur J. and Mabel Irene Mendenhall Darby. On July 12, 2004, she married David Edward Rice in Washington.
Mrs. Rice was a graduate of Los Santos High School in Hacienda Heights, CA. She worked as a CNA and Medical Assistant at Washington County Hospital and McCreedy Home. She was of the Catholic faith and a member of the American Heart Association. Decorating and fashion were her passions and she enjoyed gardening.
Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Sarina Swinnen of Danville; two sons, Steven Treanor of Bakersfield, CA and Brandon Marcella of Hedrick, IA; 15 grandchildren; four stepdaughters, Elizabeth, Abigail, Rachel and Megan; one sister, Elizabeth Darby of Washington; one half brother, Art (Terri) Hines of Moab, Utah, and two half sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Rico.
The funeral service for Loretta Rice will be held Sunday, October 2, at 3:00 PM at Elliott Chapel in New London. Ms. Carrie Duncan will officiate. The family will be present to receive...[more]
iends one hour prior to the service. According to her wishes, cremation has been accorded with burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.