Helen L. Rice

Helen L. Rice, 91, of Coatesville, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2014 at the Neighborhood Hospice Center of West Chester.  She was the widow of the late Everett Rice Sr., with whom she shared 48 years of marriage before his death in 1988.

Born in Compass, she was the daughter of the late Helen (Thompson) and Fred Schlimme.  Helen was a member of the Fraternal Order of The Eastern Star Chapter #249 of Coatesville and the Hibernia Methodist Church.

She had been employed by the Lukens Store, Pepperidge Farms, Lukens Office and most recently drove school bus for Krapf Bus Co.

Helen is survived by her beloved son Everett Scott Rice, Jr., husband of Linda, of Parkesburg.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 18, 2014 at 11 AM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, followed by interment in the Fairview Cemetery.  The viewing will be held from 10 until 10:45 AM at which time the Order of the Eastern Star will conduct a service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the The Chester County Hospital Foundation, and mail to: The Chester County Hospital Foundation, 701 East Marshall St., West Chester, PA 19380.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com