Sally Diane Rice's Obituary
Sally Diane Rice, age 87, passed from this life on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at her home in Thurmont, MD after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. She was surround by her loving family just as she would have wanted.
Born on October 21, 1938 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Roger S.(Slats) Eyler and Ruth B. Eyler and resided on N. Market Street in Frederick. She was a graduate of Frederick High School, Class of 1956. On September 14, 1957 she married Richard E. Rice of Mountaindale where they lived for over 40 years until relocating to Jermae Estates in Thurmont.
Besides being a devoted wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma she was a very dedicated employee and excelled in her career as a bookkeeper. Just to name a few, Sally was employed at WFMD radio station, National Bureau of Standards, Kettler Brothers (for more than 30 years) and eventually retired from Joseph F. Devilbiss Construction Co. in 2016. She will be remembered for her beautiful handmade greeting cards, caring heart and infectious laugh.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Richard Elwood, daughters Debra Lynn Fogle (Steve), and Laurie Christine Knott; granddaughters Erin Boyer, Kristin Osbourn (Justin) and Ashley Lawrence (Kenneth, Jr.); great-grandchildren Sierra Fogle-Greer, Brianna Boyer, Kinley Osbourn, Preston Osbourn and Tate Lawrence; sister-in-laws Olive Mullican and Annamae Luther and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Roger and Ruth Eyler; brother Roger Eyler; in-laws Eli and Anna Mae Ruth Rice; brother-in-laws Raymond Rice, Harry Poole, Sr., James Tomalewski and Ray Mullican; sister-in-laws Jeanne Eyler, Doris Poole, Irene Tomalewski and Beulah Rice.
The family will receive friends on Monday, January 19 at 10:00 am followed by a celebration of Sally’s life that will begin at 11:00 am at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 9501 Catoctin Mountain Highway, Frederick. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to Frederick Health Hospice, 1 Frederick Health Way, Frederick, MD 21701 or on their website at https://frederickhealthhospice.org/donate-support
This wonderful organization allowed us to keep mom in the comfort of her own home during her battle with Alzheimer’s. Words cannot express our appreciation for April and Lori who helped us through this entire journey, Linda who supported us on her final day, not to mention all the other amazing caregivers along the way. They went above and beyond to care for her and showed us all so much love and respect. We are forever grateful.
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