Mildred Rice

Mildred D. Rice, 92 of Quakertown passed away on Mon. May 11th, 2015 at the Lutheran Community at Telford. She was born on Dec. 19th, 1922 to the late Isaac and Katie (Schmell) Derstine of Plumsteadville, PA. She was the beloved wife of Norman E. Rice who passed away in 2010 and beloved mother of 8 children, 18 grandchildren, and 25 great grandchildren. She was a member of West Swamp Mennonite Church, Quakertown and was a vital part of the church quilting ministry for decades. Her greatest love in life was her family and she also enjoyed sewing, quilting and gardening. Surviving are her daughters, Charlene Smoll of Quakertown, Pat Bevan (Jim) of Quakertown, Jennifer Franklin (Rob) of Virginia Beach, VA; sons, N. Leslie (Linda) of Quakertown, Gerald (Shawn) of Thornville, OH, Alan (Kathy)of Quakertown, Jeffrey (Penny) of Quakertown and Joel (Cathy) of Winnsboro, SC; sisters, Betty Bishop, Bernice Keller and Marilyn Hockman; brother Bill Derstine. She was predeceased by brothers Herb Derstine and Darwin Derstine and sister Ruth Rice. Services will be held 11:00 AM Sat., May 16th at West Swamp Mennonite Church, 2501 Allentown Rd., Quakertown. Viewing will be from 6:30-8:00 PM Fri. May 15th at the church and again from 9:30 AM until the time of service on Sat. Interment in West Swamp Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the West Swamp Mennonite Church Elevator Fund.