Rice, Sandra Bell

  • Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Sandra Rice
Sandra Rice

Sandra Bell Rice, 70, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 in the Hospice Care Center.  

She was a 1967 graduate of Riverside High School and she then attended Draughons Junior College. She was formerly employed by Neighborhood Christian Center. Sandra was a faithful member of Eastdale Village Community Church.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleveland and Florine Bell, Sr.; son, Franklin Delano Rice, Jr.; sisters, Patricia Williams and Idella Davis; brothers, Gillray L. Gates, Sr., Charlie Bell, and Edward Gates.  

Survivors include her sons, Marcus Rice and Eric Rice; daughters, Tonia Rice, Latoyia Rice, and Shanarrow Rice; brothers, Leroy (Sharon) Bell, Leon (Barbara) Bell, Cleveland Bell, Jr., and John Bell; sisters, Mae Lizzie (Calvin) Woods and Vashti McDonald; a host of grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends.  

Visitation is on Friday, April 12, from 5-7 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home.  

Funeral services will be on Saturday, April 13, at 11 a.m. at Eastdale Village Community Church with Reverend Charlotte Williams as the eulogist. Burial will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens, East.

Obituaries
Paul Techasiriwan
Paul Techasiriwan
  • 7/2/2025

Paul Techasiriwan, 54, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, June 22, 2025 surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones after a battle with colon ... more

Charles “Van” Hammon
Charles “Van” Hammon
  • 7/2/2025

Charles “Van” Hammon, 65, of Ooltewah, Tennessee passed away peacefully in his home on June, 23 surrounded by family. Van attended Ooltewah High School and was employed by Eastside Utility ... more

Catherine Peak Parrish
Catherine Peak Parrish
  • 7/2/2025

Catherine Peak Parrish, 89, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025. She was born in Blountstown, Florida, on October 22, 1935. Catherine lived a life defined by love—her ... more