Lyla Kay Rice

June 11, 1942 - October 10, 2015

Lyla Kay Rice, age 73, a resident of 125 North Church Street in Salyersville, Kentucky; passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015 peacefully at her home. Mrs. Rice was born June 11, 1942 in Salyersville, Kentucky the daughter of the late Sam and Alda Lykins Howard. Also, proceeding in death is husband, Howard Rice, whom she married September 11, 1965; sisters, Arta Hale, Jolene Hahn, Naomi Elrod; and brothers, John Howard, Fred Howard, Kenneth Howard. Mrs. Rice was a homemaker and devoted member to her family. She enjoyed spending time and functions with them and friends. She was a member of the Burning Fork Community Church in Salyersville, Kentucky. Those left to mourn includes daughters, Beth Conley and husband JD of Salyersville, Kentucky, Waynette McFarland and husband Don Wayne of Salyersville, Kentucky; son, Danny Rice and wife Sheila of Hindman, Kentucky; brothers, Don Howard of Berea, Kentucky, Dan Howard of Salyersville, Kentucky, and six grandchildren. Also, surviving is a host of family and friends who love and miss her. Funeral services for Lyla Kay Rice will be conducted Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 1:00 PM from the chapel of the Salyersville Funeral Home in Salyersville, Kentucky. Clergy Eddie Dennison and Douglas Dunn will be delivering comforting words on the day of service. Interment will follow in the Howard Family Cemetery in Salyersville, Kentucky. The family will welcome friends Sunday, October 11, after 6:00 PM, Monday, October 12, after 10:00 AM, and anytime prior to funeral services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Salyersville Funeral Home in Salyersville, Kentucky.