Rainelle M. Rice, Branson West, MO, daughter of Richard (Bud) and Lual (Heavrin) Berry, was born April 14, 1949 in Washington, IL, and departed this life on January 10, 2023 at the age of 73.

Rainelle had been a resident of the area for twenty-two years, moving here from Peoria, IL.  During her working career she was a draftsman for the Caterpillar Construction Equipment Company.  She was of the Methodist faith.  And was very active in the Quilters' Guild.

Rainelle is preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include: her husband, Raymond B. Rice of Branson West, MO; two sons, Kenneth Rice and wife, Nichole of Washington, IL and Andrew Rice and wife, Jennifer of Bloomington, IL; one daughter, Angela Timm and husband, Eric of Dunlap, IL; one brother, Brad Berry and wife, Marcella of Washington, IL; two sisters, Adrienne Berry Washington, IL and Deirdre Berry of Gainsville, GA; eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild and a host of other family and friends.

A Celebration of Rainelle's life will be held at a later date.  The family has requested in lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer's Association.  Cremation was under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home Kimberling City, MO.