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Dorothy Rice

June 1, 1928 - April 5, 2022

GREENFIELD – Dorothy A. (Shrake) Rice, age 93, of Greenfield, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Born on June 1, 1928, in Boston, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Vira (Seeley) Shrake and Harry Shrake. Dorothy married Denty Rice on February 21, 1959 in Indianapolis. For many years, she owned and operated a nursing home in Greenfield. Dorothy was a member of the Greenfield VFW and the Greenfield American Legion. In her free time, she enjoyed macrame, crafting, dancing, traveling, and her cats. Dorothy is survived by her children, Gary Huffman (Peggy) of Greenfield, Wanda Johnson of Greenfield, and Charlene Short of Greenfield; grandchildren, Tracy, Kevin, Tracie, Tonya, Terri, Kristen, Jessica and Sara; and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vira and Harry; husband, Denty; son, Don Huffman; brothers, Harry, Donald, Charlie, Ed and Jackie; sisters, Mildred and Emmie; and grandson, Clifford Branscum. A Celebration of Dorothy’s Life will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the VFW #2693. Arrangements are being handled by Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory in Greenfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made by mail to the Hancock County Humane Society, 214 E Main St, Greenfield, IN 46140. Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com.

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GREENFIELD – Dorothy A. (Shrake) Rice, age 93, of Greenfield, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Born on June 1, 1928, in Boston, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Vira (Seeley) Shrake and Harry Shrake. Dorothy married Denty Rice... View Obituary & Service Information

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