Beverly Dorothy Rice

Ocean Pines

Beverly Dorothy Rice, 94, died on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023, surrounded by her loving daughters.  Beverly was born on Oct. 15, 1928, in Baltimore.

She was preceded in death by husband Robert “Bob” Rice and twin brother William Winder.

She is survived by daughters Suzanne Watson of Arnold, Maryland, and Deborah Hoke (Gregory) of Warner Robins, Georgia. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Danielle Martin (James) of Kathleen, Georgia, and Jennifer Smith (Brandon) of Bonaire, Georgia; and three great-grandchildren, Alexis George, Kylee George and Ellie Smith; as well as several nieces; nephews; and very special friends.

Beverly was a member of the Community Church of Ocean Pines. She enjoyed volunteering at the Shepherd’s Nook. She was a former member of the Ladies of the Elks of Severna Park, the Red  Hats, the Pine’eer Craft Club and the Women’s Club of Ocean Pines.

She loved swimming at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club and the Sports Core until the age of 91. She also enjoyed being part of the Drawbridge Divas, the Drawbridge Dinner Club and numerous lunch groups.

Beverly started her career with C&P Telephone Company. She later worked in Annapolis at The Barrister Inn and at the Income Tax Division of the Maryland Comptroller’s Office.

After her husband, Bob, retired in 1986, they enjoyed spending time between Ocean Pines and Cape Coral, Florida.

A memorial service will be private for family at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Ocean Pines Fire Department at 911 Ocean Parkway, Berlin, Maryland 21811, or Hospice of the Chesapeake at 90 Rithie Hwy, Pasadena, Maryland 21122.