Thelma Jane Rice

Thelma Jane Rice, 90, of Findlay, passed away peacefully Friday, March 25, 2022, at Fox Run Manor, Findlay. She was born April 1, 1931, to Frank and Elizabeth (Norris) Swabado. Thelma married her husband, John W. Rice, in 1950, and he preceded her in death in 2012. Thelma loved gardening, cooking, and baking, and never turned down a good buy at garage sales. She loved telling stories about her life and growing up. Thelma is survived by twin sons, Gary and Larry Rice of Findlay; two daughters, Janet (O'Brien) Rice of Frankfort, Michigan, and Debra Rice of Findlay; nine grandchildren, Crystal, Aleisha, John, Ryan, Dustin, Bob, Jamie, Brendon, and Samantha; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Nancy Newton of Richmond, Texas, and Gannett Meyers of Houston, Texas. Thelma was also preceded in death by her parents; two sons, John M Rice and Stephen Rice at infancy; seven sisters, Virginia Chuich, June Samson, Doris Landon, Mary LeeChuich, Grace Swabado, Allison Swabado, and Sara Brimberry; two brothers, William Swabado and Donald Swabado; and granddaughter, Danielle Rice. At Thelma's request, services will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hufford Family Funeral Home, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, 419-422-1500. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.huffordfh.com