SALEM — Geneva L. “Genni” Rice, 85, of Salem, Illinois passed away December 22, 2022, at Salem Township Hospital.

Born September 11, 1937, in Newmansville, Illinois, she was the daughter of Adolph and Katherine (Garner) Rice who preceded her in death.

Simple cremation was selected with no public visitation or service. Burial will be private.

Genni is survived by her granddaughter Jimmi Wayne Rice of Salem, and four cousins.

She was preceded in death by her son Terry Dean Rice, on December 4, 2022.

For further information, you may call Sutherland – Rankin Funeral Home, 618-548-1234, P.O. Box 97, 310 N. Broadway, Salem, Illinois 62881 entrusted with the family’s care.