Clarica A. Rice

Clarica Ann Rice, 83, of Independence, MO passed away October 7, 2021. Graveside Service will be 10:00 a.m. Sunday October 10, 2021 at Salem Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to KC Hospice House or Alzheimer’s Assoc.

Clarica was born May 14, 1938 in Sedalia, MO to Ernest & Vergie (Dickerson) Butts. She was a member of ABWA (American Business Women’s Assoc.). Clarica retired from Sears and the Independence School District. She enjoyed traveling to Branson with her husband Venton and while in Branson they went to Country Music Shows. Clarica enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Clarica was preceded in death by her parents: Ernest & Vergie Butts; her first husband: Ardo Rice in 2005.

Clarica is survived by her husband: Venton Goodnight of Independence, MO; 2 sons: Ron Rice (Sandra) of Holden, MO, Kevin Rice (Demi) Macks Creek, MO; 5 grandchildren: Jennifer Rottinghaus (Jim) of Lee’s Summit, MO, Krystle Rice of Macks Creek, MO, Emilee Van Dyke (Abe) of Belton, MO, Kyla Brown (Derek) of Osage Beach, MO, Kassandra Hash (Ben) of Macks Creek, MO; 8 great-grandchildren: Baylee, Reese, Kimber, Nolan, Daisy, Gwen, Ada, Will; 1 sister: Sharon Shepherd (H. J.) of Independence, MO.

Arrangements:  Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO   816-796-8600

This Post Has One Comment

  1. Carolee Apperson

    13 Oct 2021 Reply

    Ann and I graduated from high school at Climax Springs in 1955. She married Ardo Rice in May and I married Ken Apperson in June after we graduated. We have been friends for almost 70 years. I will miss her very much. I appreciated her son calling to let me know about her death. She later married Venton Goodnight and they were very happy and he took such good care of her. Rest in peace, my special friend.

Leave a Reply