Sister of Effie, O'Dessa(who predeceased her), James William, Jr, Robert, Clifford, Clarence, Alfred, Ples, Avery, Lessie Mae, Thelma, and Ray.
She was born in Redan and lived in Scottdale, GA for most of her adult life. When she married Charlie Rice, he picked her up with his horse and buggy and they ran away and eloped because her poppa didn't approve. They were nearly caught when Bessie's hat blew off her head and Charlie had to chase it down.
They bought their first house in Scottdale at 408 Main Street in about 1935, at a cost of $500, from Dr. Conrad Allgood. Bessie lived there until she died in 1958.
She was the proud mother of 6 daughters and 3 sons, with two more children being stillborn. She was a wonderful cook. All her 27 grandchildren remember with fondness the time we spent with "maw-maw." watching her sew, helping her in the garden and kitchen, helping her gather the eggs for breakfast. She made each of us feel special.
Bessie was a God-fearing woman who attended Ingleside Presbyterian Church. I'll always remember her church outfit consisting of her very best dress and always a hat! She died when I was 11 but I have memories that will be with me until I join her again.
Top photo shows Bessie (R) at age 17, with an unidentified cousin (possibly Della Quinn) about 1909.
Second photo shows Bessie with her three younger children, about 1933.
Third photo shows Bessie about 1950.
Bottom photo L-R: Bessie and her sisters, Effie Cronan, and Linnie O'Dessa Juhlin, about 1955.
Sister of Effie, O'Dessa(who predeceased her), James William, Jr, Robert, Clifford, Clarence, Alfred, Ples, Avery, Lessie Mae, Thelma, and Ray.
She was born in Redan and lived in Scottdale, GA for most of her adult life. When she married Charlie Rice, he picked her up with his horse and buggy and they ran away and eloped because her poppa didn't approve. They were nearly caught when Bessie's hat blew off her head and Charlie had to chase it down.
They bought their first house in Scottdale at 408 Main Street in about 1935, at a cost of $500, from Dr. Conrad Allgood. Bessie lived there until she died in 1958.
She was the proud mother of 6 daughters and 3 sons, with two more children being stillborn. She was a wonderful cook. All her 27 grandchildren remember with fondness the time we spent with "maw-maw." watching her sew, helping her in the garden and kitchen, helping her gather the eggs for breakfast. She made each of us feel special.
Bessie was a God-fearing woman who attended Ingleside Presbyterian Church. I'll always remember her church outfit consisting of her very best dress and always a hat! She died when I was 11 but I have memories that will be with me until I join her again.
Top photo shows Bessie (R) at age 17, with an unidentified cousin (possibly Della Quinn) about 1909.
Second photo shows Bessie with her three younger children, about 1933.
Third photo shows Bessie about 1950.
Bottom photo L-R: Bessie and her sisters, Effie Cronan, and Linnie O'Dessa Juhlin, about 1955.
Family Members
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Louise Willie Rice Griffin
1914–1983
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Lester Charlie Rice
1916–1981
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Robert Lawson Rice
1917–1967
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Ralph Owen Rice
1919–1919
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Bessie Miriam Rice Ausburn
1920–1997
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Marie Lillie Rice Fortner
1922–2014
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Margaret Floy Rice Warbington
1925–2002
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Sarah Helen Rice
1926–1926
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Elsie Lorene Rice Martin
1928–2003
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Mary Faye Rice Singleton
1931–2017
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