Dorothy Mae Griffin Rice, age 83, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 at Mission Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Henry and Ophia Griffin. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband James Luther Rice; son, Luther Joe Rice; brothers, D. E., Russell and Herschel Griffin.

Mrs. Rice is survived by a daughter, Lisa Tweed (Randy); son, James Willard Rice; sister Barbara Burnette (Terry) and only grandson, Casey Joe Tweed.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Metcalf-Bruce Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org