Emma Maloney Rice, 96, passed away on June 29, 2023 at Timberview  Crossing, Timberville, her residence for the past 4 1/2 years.  Emma was born on June 3, 1927 in New Market Virginia, the daughter  of the late Gladys and Peach Maloney. She was a 1944 graduate of  the New Market High School.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Rice, a son  James Ray Rice, and siblings Wanda Maloney and John "Peachie"  Maloney.

She is survived by son Danny Rice(Brenda) of New Market, Becky  Rhodes(Joe) of Woodbridge, grandchildren Chris Rice(Adriana),  Jeffrey Scott Rhodes(Jessica), and Keri Rice; great grandchildren  Amaya Rice, Etta Rhodes, and Garrett Rhodes; and nieces Lynne  Redmond and Deborah Knott.

As the wife of a career Army Sergeant Emma traveled and lived  in Baltimore, Woodstock, Staunton, Yuba City California, Fort  Belvoir Va., Ludwigsburg Germany, and New Market finally retiring  in Woodbridge.

She enjoyed her family, arts and crafts, jigsaw puzzles, emailing,  electronic gaming, and most recently playing bingo at Timberview. Emma was a fiercely strong and stubborn woman, traits that her  daughter, granddaughter, and great granddaughters will carry on in  her memory. Her son, grandsons, and great grandson will miss her  loving and joking threats to beat them with her cane. The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice, and the entire staff  at Timberview Crossing for the love, care, and comfort given to  her during her residence there, especially during the past several  weeks.

The family will receive visitors at the Grandle Funeral Home at 148 E  Lee St, Broadway, VA 22815 on Friday July 7 from 4pm to 6pm for a  closed casket visitation.

A private graveside funeral will be held.

No flowers please. Memorial contributions may be made to the Broadway  Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 666, Broadway, VA 22815.