It is with much sadness that I share with you that Mama Kathy Allen Rice died at home last night. She had been in hospice struggling with lung complications on and off for the past while. Mama Kathy was 70 years old, and she and her life partner, Jackie Rice, are charter members of Metropolitan Community Church of Greater Saint Louis.
Our Pastor for Congregational Care, Gina Durbin, has been supporting the family, and we will announce funeral arrangements as soon as details are finalized. The family has requested that we provide food for the repast following the service, which will most likely be on Friday. Christine White will be organizing the lunch. If you are able to contribute a dish, please contact her at: Christine@mccgsl.org or phone the church office: 314-361-3221 x 100
"Mama" Kathy exemplified and called us to be the best of what we are about as a faith community. She was a powerful prayer warrior and walked the talk by opening her heart and home to countless people who will be changed forever for the better. The way that Christ's love shone so beautifully through her and her partner, Jackie, will be a lasting legacy of hope and inclusion. They have shown us time and again that it is truly love that makes a family. We are sure that there is another rainbow angel watching over all of us now, and trust that she has been met with open arms and a resounding, "Well done," at the gates of heaven. She will be deeply missed.
With Christ's love and promises,
Rev. Pressley Sutherand, Interim Pastor
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Wake at Austin Layne Mortuary: Layne Renaissance Chapel from 4p to 7p.
Friday, January 18, 2013
10a-10.45a - Viewing
11a-12p - Funeral Service @ Metropolitan Community Church of Greater Saint Louis
12.30p-1p Committal Service @ St. Peter's Cemetery
