Victoria “Vicki” Rice, age 71 of Lineville, passed away on Monday, May 7th, 2024 with loved ones by her side.
Vicki was born on April 28th, 1953 in Los Angeles, California. She loved her home state and went back to visit frequently. Often staying for many weeks to spend precious time with her parents and siblings.
Vicki worked in Sales at Impress Communications in Atlanta, GA for many years; she was dedicated to ensuring her customers were always satisfied and enjoyed entertaining them. She met, fell in love, and married James “Jim” Rice of Lineville, AL. They moved to the country for a peaceful life of gardening and caring for animals, which became her passion.
Her hobbies included gardening, cooking, reading, and watching cute animal videos. She had a deep love for animals and was often teased about loving them more than her family.
There was nothing that she loved more than spending time with her family, and she cherished every moment she had with them. Vicki would travel with her daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, creating beautiful memoires that will last many lifetimes.
Vicki is survived by her husband, James “Jim” Rice; her daughter, Stacy Reid and partner Damon Genter; her grandchildren: Austin Reid (Ashley) and Victoria Blount (Brandon); her great-grandchildren: Rowan Reid, Alaric Graham-Reid, Aiden Reid, and Beckham Blount; her brothers: Steve Alberts and Larry Alberts (Coleen); her sister, Renee Boughton (Frank); her sisters-in-law: Barbara Rice, Katherine Thompson, and Gayle Chandler; her brother-in-law, Bobby Gene Rice; many nieces and nephews; and her beloved dogs, Daisy and White Foot.
Vicki was preceded in death by her Father, Victor Alberts; her mother, Cora Alberts; brothers: Jimmy Alberts and Lee Alberts; Brothers-in-law: Harold Rice, Sherell Rice, and the many animals that she provided a loving home for.
Vicki will be remembered for her fiery spirit and abundant ability to make people smile. As a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, her legacy is one of love and laughter.
The date for Vicki’s memorial service will be announced soon. It will be a time to celebrate her life, share stories, and find comfort in memories created.
“Someday I’ll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Away above the chimney tops
That’s where you’ll find me.”
– Harold Arlen
May her spirit soar among the stars and the moon, forever free from troubles.
