A lady, who loved the Lord, was kind, gentle and loving best describes the life of Connie Lynn Rice, 55, who went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 17, 2016. She was born to Charles and Brenda Carringer on March 24, 1961 in Gaston County. Connie was a school teacher for 20 years and then became the caretaker for her beloved daughter, Charlie and brother, Ricky. Connie will always be remembered by her family as compassionate and a special lady who enjoyed writing long and loving notes to others who needed encouragement and love.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Jeffery Rice; daughter, Charlie Rice; mother, Brenda Carringer Armintrout; siblings, Donna and husband, Marty Boyd, Charles Ricky Carringer, Gregg Carringer, and Jerry Carringer; several nieces and nephews.
Connie was preceded in death by two children, Charles Michael Rice and Charlie Heather Rice and her father, Charles Carringer.
A celebration of her life will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Carothers Funeral Home in Gastonia. Pastor Michael Rice and Rev. Jerry Millwood will preside. Interment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Holy Angels, 6600 Wilkinson Blvd, Belmont, NC 28012.
Online condolences and fond memories may be made at: www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com;
Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park is honored to serve the Rice family.
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