Shirley J. Rice, 88, of Everett, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring.

Shirley was born in Johnstown on January 6, 1938, daughter of the late Richard and Colina (Gaston) Eppley.
On August 25, 1957, she married her husband Ray A. Rice, who preceded her in death on April 17, 2001.

She is survived by daughter- Kimberly S. wife of Steven Miller, of Bedford; daughter- Brenda L. wife of Sarah (Rollman), of Silver Spring, MD; five grandchildren: Shodi Rollman, of Silver Spring, MD; Peter Rollman, of Silver Spring, MD; Sadie Rollman, of Silver Spring, MD; Crystal D. wife of Jason Predix, of Bedford; and Tiffney L. wife of Garrett Tice, of Bedford; and four great-grandchildren: Brett, Kylie, Kinsley, and Shelby; and sister-in-law- Helen Eppley, of St. Michael, PA. Shirley is preceded in death by siblings: Richard Eppley, Dorothy Bailey, Lester "Bud" Eppley, Janet Shaffer, and Charles "Chuck" Eppley.

Shirley was a member of United Church of Schellsburg and she was a 50 year member of the Orthodox Eastern Star. She enjoyed baking cakes, was a Girl Scout Leader, taught a cake decorating class and was a member of the bowling league.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 11 AM to 1 PM at Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Bedford.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 1 PM at Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Bedford with Pastor Linda Kibler officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Shirley J. Rice to United Church of Schellsburg: 1646 Market St. Schellsburg, PA. 15559.

Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.geiselfuneral.com/. Arrangements entrusted to Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Bedford, Pennsylvania.