Obituary: Marcia Rice

Marcia Rice, 90, of Atlanta, died June 25, 2020. Marcia was born and raised in West Point, Ga., and lived in Atlanta for the last 67 years. She earned a bachelor’s degree with honors in interior design from the University of Georgia and later owned and operated Rice’s Casual Shop for more than 30 years.

In her early years of retirement, she taught watercolor at Emory University’s senior education program. She had a keen eye for detail in modern art and mid-century furniture. She was a member of The Temple and High Museum.

Marcia is survived by her son Michael Rice of Atlanta; daughter Donna Vega; and grandchildren Heather Rice and Hannah Vega.

Graveside services were held June 29 at Crest Lawn Memorial Park with Rabbi Peter Berg officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Zaban Paradies Center. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.