Gladys Locklear Rice, 76, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Compass Post Acute Rehab. She was born April 26, 1946 in Robeson County, NC, a daughter of the late Whitfield and Drucilla Emanuel Locklear.

She was also predeceased by her husband, Raymond Rice.

Gladys was a devoted Jehovah Witness, who loved reading her Bible and speaking God's word. She also enjoyed cooking and spending time with family.

Mrs. Rice is survived by her children, Paul R. Rice (Debbie), David Wayne Rice (Wren) and Julie Rice-Ballen (Rodney); six grandchildren and many other family and friends who will miss her.

The family will receive friends Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 11am until 12 noon at Watson Funeral Services.

Please sign a guestbook at watsonfuneralservices.com.

Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 Hwy 378, Conway, SC is serving the family.