Marian Kay Rice's Obituary
Obituary for Marian Kay Rice (1950–2024)
Marian Kay Rice, aged 73, passed away on June 20, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on November 15, 1950, in Elgin, Illinois, she was the daughter of Dr. Orville L Voth and Helen Mae (Voran) Voth.
Marian is survived by her two daughters: Elizabeth Robinson of Arden, North Carolina, and Rochelle Robinson of North Newton, Kansas. She also leaves behind three sisters: Kathryn Voth and her husband Neil McChesney of Hesston, Kansas; Judy Fisk of Salina, Kansas; and Peggy Voth of Lawrence, Kansas. Her four grandchildren—Ian, Isaias, Iasmin, and Iona Navarro—will cherish her memory, along with many friends and extended family members.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Dr. Orville L Voth and Helen Mae Voth and her husband, Steve Rice. Marian held a Bachelor of Arts in Education and worked as an Elementary School Teacher in Bentley & Sedgwick, Kansas. Later, she became a Private Investigator for the Federal Government. Her love for the mountains and the beach was evident, and she enjoyed traveling with her college friends. Her remarkable sense of humor and devotion to family will be dearly missed.
At this time, no local services are scheduled. We remember Marian with love and gratitude.
Memorials may be sent to Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th St., Newton, KS 67114.
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