Phyllis Jean Rice
June 1, 1930 - April 16, 2015
Phyllis J. (Miner) Rice, 84, of Camillus, passed away Thursday, April 16th, 2015 at Community Hospital. Born in Syracuse she was a native of Fayetteville where she attended high school. She had lived in Fairmount since 1964 and was Past President of Solvay VFW Ladies Auxiliary #2893 and current member of the Camillus VFW Ladies Auxiliary #8664, Syracuse Federation of Women’s Clubs. Former Onondaga County Democratic Committee Member and Election Inspector. She enjoyed helping out with Bingo night. Predeceased by her husband Richard Edwin Rice in 1982; her daughter Rosemary Ellen Rice in 1994; her granddaughter Lisa Mercilliott in 2008. Survived by a grandson Kevin Lieberman; grandson-in-law Mark Mercilliott; several cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces; great great niece. Calling hours are Wednesday from 5 to 8 pm at B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home, 10 Genesee St., Camillus. Services will be 10 am at the funeral home. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Jordan. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Ronald McDonald House of CNY, 1100 E. Genesee St. Syracuse, NY 13210. Please sign the guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com
Phyllis J. (Miner) Rice, 84, of Camillus, passed away Thursday, April 16th, 2015 at Community Hospital. Born in Syracuse she was a native of Fayetteville where she attended high school. She had lived in Fairmount since 1964 and was Past... View Obituary & Service Information