Patricia Beaman Rice

Mrs. Rice was born on September 4,1946 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Ivan Earl Beaman and Ruth McCarthy Beaman. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother James Earl Beaman, her infant daughter Caron Margaret Cawiezell and her husband John Evans Rice.

She is survived by her children, Kristen Cawiezell Donaghy, Robyn Cawiezell Miller, John Scott Charles Cawiezell, Roger Jacob Cawiezell all of Raleigh, NC; and 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Patricia deeply cherished her family and her friends. She very much enjoyed traveling, music and the Arts. As an avid gardener this pastime brought her great joy! As a believer in Christ Jesus, she was active in her church and community and giving of her time. Always a wonderful daughter, loving sister, faithful wife caring mother and loyal friend.

Patricia did many memorable things in her life and her family and friends adored her. Her sense of humor was immense, she was strong, honest, straightforward, truthful and forgiving. She was beautiful, she was loved, and she will be greatly missed. All were blessed to have known her.

As was her desire no funeral service will be provided.

Memorial donations may be made in Patricia's name to Saint Jude Children's Research Hosptial, www.stjude.org.

"For God so love the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life." John 3:16

Services provided by Brown-Wynne, 300 Saint Mary's St. Raleigh. Condolences may be made through www.brownwynneraleigh.com.