Connie Lee Rice
August 9, 1970 ~ May 3, 2024
Connie Lee (Burch) Rice, 53, of Callaway, MD, passed away on May 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after battling mental illness and succumbing to multiple strokes.
Connie was born on August 9, 1970, in Leonardtown, MD, and was the loving and devoted daughter of Sharon (Nelson) Mahmoud (Dave) and Ernest Benton Burch, Sr. (Brenda). Connie is survived by her husband, Robert “Bobby” Rice, Sr., who was her soulmate and best friend, Robert B. Hidey, her deeply beloved son, and her most precious granddaughter, Cheyanne Hidey, her heart-loving brother, Ernest “Ern” Burch (Lindsey), her nephews, Ernest “Fox”, Benton “Ben”, Winfield, Holden Burch, Brody, Gabe, and Linken Richards, as well as Jennifer Suite (Bobby) and Tiffany Richards (Chris), whom she loved and considered sisters. She was preceded in death by her heavenly brother, Adam Burch.
Connie worked as a Financial Management Analyst at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, where she retired with disability.
Connie enjoyed taking her puppy on walks to the water park and other places, spending time with family, particularly her son and granddaughter, attending family gatherings, especially crab feast, the Baltimore Orioles, tanning at the beach and getting sand between her toes and listening to the waves, listening to music and singing with family, as well as reading her Bible.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where a funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM with Pastor Alden Laird officiating. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be Ernest “Fox” Burch, Howard Burch, Jay Owens, Mack Owens, Jimmy Williams, and Mark Unkle.
Contributions may be made to On Our Own of St. Mary's 41665 Fenwick St, #3 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.mgfh.com.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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MY COLENCES TO BOBBY, SHARON, BENTON, ERN, ROBERT AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS, I WILL MISS MY NIECE, CONNIE AND ALL THE GOOD TIMES SPENT WITH HER. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.
My thoughts and prayers are with Connie’s family and friends during this time of sorrow. May the many wonderful memories that you have of Connie comfort you in the days ahead.
Connie was a source of comfort to me when I was going through a hard time. I will forever be grateful to her. She shared with me how much she loved her family. I’m truly saddened she is gone but know that she is a peace. Fly high Connie and my prayers to the family during this time of such sorrow. With sympathy, Vicki
Dearest Benton, Brenda, & Ern. Our hearts ache for your family’s loss, & Connie’s husband, son, and grandchild. No one can understand times like these, but I know you have a strong faith to carry you. Connie is with Adam, but more importantly with her Savior. There’s no more torment. She’s found peace in His arms. Now, we pray for each of you to experience the comfort in a way only Jesus can provide. The Father knows the grief of the loss of a child. Jesus knows the grief of loss we feel as well. May His peace sustain each of you as only His can. Sorry we are away but are praying for all. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen
Benton and Brenda Burch, Georgia and I extend our condolences to you and Connie’s family. May the families endure the loss of your daughter, Connie. And may you never forget the joy, love, and precious memories Connie provided for you.