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Theresa Rice Obituary
March 22, 1956 -
July 25, 2025
JONESBOROUGH - Mrs. Theresa A. "Tessie" Rice, age 69, Jonesborough, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, at her residence with her family by her side.
Tessie was born March 22, 1956, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to the late Wesley "Gene" & Bertha Rinke Dison. She is preceded in death by a sister, Joan Elaine Dison.
She was of the Catholic faith.
Tessie was known for her infectious smiles, witty sense of humor, and love for her grandchildren. She touched the lives of everyone she met, always making them feel loved.
She spent most of her time working with her husband, Fred, and attending any events her grandchildren were involved in. Her two granddaughters were her greatest joy. She also loved traveling with her family, camping, canning, visiting her family in Arkansas, tending to her beautiful flowers, caring for her chickens, and sitting on the front porch sipping coffee with Paw (Fred).
She taught us to enjoy the simple things in life, the importance of laughter and to never pay full price on anything. She believed that there was no place where comfortable pants weren't acceptable. Tessie loved her family more than anything and was truly special to us. We will miss her so much.
Survivors include her husband, Freddy Rice, Jonesborough; children, Adam Rice (Kristina) Jonesborough & Tonya Arnold (Alex Hubbard) Johnson City; granddaughter, Laykin Rice and Isabella Rice; brothers, Mark Dison (Beth), Larry Dison (Krista) and Billy Dison; and several nephews and nieces.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 PM with Rev. Mike Sluder officiating.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Washington County Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.dillow-taylor.com
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, 423-753-3821
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GENE EDWARDS
August 27, 2025
HEY OLD FRIEND FREDDY: So sorry to hear of this , sure she will be missed by every one who knew her !! She was a corker if every has been one, you two were matched out of heaven for sure ! will amiss seeing her ! My Condolences to the family and prayers up for all ! Take care Fred ! god LOVE and mine too ,, geneo
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Judy @ Verlyn Fender
August 1, 2025
You an your family are in our prayers
Brenda Miller
July 31, 2025
I didn't know her Fred but it seems that she was a fine lady. I am so sorry for you and your family for your loss. May God bless you and comfort you
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