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RICE -- Edna Scott Rice Memorial Service. She was affectionately called Aunt Edna by her two step-sons, Harwood and Joe Rice, and many others who loved her. Harwood has passed on. Joe still lives in Albuquerque. The burial site that was acquired by her is next to her husband, C.T. Rice, who is buried at Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque. After 48 years her wishes will be honored and her remains will be buried there with him. The roots of the Rice Reunion held in Albuquerque each year go back to Aunt Edna and Uncle Charlie. They came to New Mexico in 1936, first lived in Carlsbad, then Roswell, then Albuquerque, where Sunny Rice Lansdale, her only daughter, was born. Charlie Rice was known in the business world as C.T. Rice, as was his father before him. His signature was his trademark. He was called Little Brother by his one brother and five sisters; all have passed on but have left behind a number of offspring, many of whom attend the Rice Reunion each year. Edna had to move to Texas to take care of business. Now she returns to rest in peace with her husband. The legacy handed down by Aunt Edna and Uncle Charlie (C.T. Rice) will live for many generations to come. An informal service will be held at the Sunset Memorial Park Chapel on Friday, July 23, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. Clem Dixon will give the Eulogy. Background music will be a recording by Jerrene Dixon. Doctor Sunny Lansdale, Edna's daughter and her son Scott Lansdale will present the remains. A few words by both Sunny and Scott will be a great comfort to all. Anyone who wishes to say a few words is welcome. Gravesite Funeral Services will be held after the Services in the Chapel. La Von Bass will be in charge of the gravesite ceremony.
        Published on: Thu July 22, 2004