Services: Saturday , Jan. 24,2015: Visitation 12 noon-1 pm.services to follow @ 1 pm. @ Strawther & White Funeral Home Chapel on 150 North Blakemore Ave. Gallatin, TN. 37066

Mrs. Lela May Rice departed this earthly life on Monday,January 19,2015 at her home, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born to the late James Sr. and Emma C. Whittaker.

Lela May leaves to cherish her memory; Husband-Mr. Edgar Lee Rice, (3)Children- Dewayne Whittaker, Kosha Dalton-Bailey(Octavius) and Kimberly Dalton. (5) Grandchildren,Sister-Sue Whittaker, (5) Brothers James Jr. (Wendy) and Anthony (Toni) Whittaker, Tony(Judy), James Jr. and Steve (Karen) Garrett. (3) Aunts- Martha Ellis, Alice Branham and Claudia Branham. A close friend-Linda Carey, A devoted friend-Patricia Bailey, and a host of Nieces, Nephews and Cousins and other Family and Friends.