Obituaries
Melissa A. Rice, 45
December 18, 2019
Melissa A. Rice, 45, of Lititz, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of John W. and Cheryl L. (Womer) Rice.
Melissa graduated from Warwick High School in 1992. She attended Lancaster Career & Technology Center in Willow Street and St. Joseph’s School of Nursing, in Lancaster. She worked as a traveling nurse at the Lancaster General Hospital, Mennonite Home Communities, Luther Care, and Pleasant View Retirement Community.
Melissa walked with the Marching Band and was in the Band Front at Warwick High School. She was a cheerleader for Midget Football, played in the girls’ softball league, was a sharpshooter in rifle and pistol and enjoyed shooting Archery. Melissa was a loving, caring, young lady who always helped others, including those young ladies who were homeless, abused or had illnesses; quite often she would bring them to her home and help them get back on their feet by letting them live with her. Melissa put 110% of her heart into everything she ever did.
Private services were held at the convenience of the family.
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Condolences to the Family
February 18, 2023
Dear John, my deepest condolences about learning that your daughter passed. You did work for me and Fran at 207 Kings Cross Road years ago. Our son, Matthew, died 9.25.2015. My sympathies to you and your wife. Denny
January 13, 2020
John and Cheryl, I am so saddened to have learned of your daughter’s passing. Please know that you are both in my thoughts.
Steve zander
January 02, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Amber
December 27, 2019
I’m in shock and very sorry for her mom❤
Heather reheard
December 27, 2019
I am left in shock. Prayers and love to your family. Missy will always be my n my heart. We had a lot of great times.
Denise
December 22, 2019
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Kenneth Shee