BEVERLY ANNE RICE, 62, was called home Tuesday, November 07, 2017. She was born to Columbus Tate, and Ella Tate, December 29, 1954, in St Louis, Missouri.

She was married to John Lee Rice for 27 years.

Beverly is survived by 4 children: George Benford (Felicia Benford), Coretta Tate, Robert Tate, and John L. Tate; 2 sisters, Karen and Delores Blue; 4 brothers, Charles, Willie, Jack and Andrew Blue. She also is survived by 16 grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Shawnise Tate.