Mrs. Linda Jane Rice

November 22, 1945 - May 6, 2020

Linda Jane Rice, age 74 and a resident of Daphne, Alabama passed away Wednesday May 6, 2020. She was born in Shelter Island, New York. A memorial service may be held at a later time, due to Covid-19. In lieu of your presence, the family asks that you remember them in your prayers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to USA Health-Mitchell Cancer Institute https://giving.southalabama.edu/ . She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 47 years, Lew Rice; her daughter, Michelle Rogers; son, Briton Rice; sister, Nancy McComas; half-sister, Tracy Flynn; and sister-in-law, Joan Baugher. She is also survived by her 5 grandchildren: Ethan Rogers, Jenna Rogers, Kaylee Rogers, Emma Rogers and Kate Rogers. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Sanwald; mother, Janet Sanwald, and brother, Billy Sanwald. Lin, Mom, Nana was a devoted wife, mother and Grandmother. She loved spending time with and cooking for her family. She collected cookbooks and liked to try new and adventurous recipes. She loved gardening and was accused of having a green thumb. She was an avid constant reader and enjoyed bird-watching, knitting, and puzzles. She was active in Gear Jammers Car Club of Baldwin County.