I am very sad to relay to you all that Betty Ann Rice died last night
about 8:45.
Betty Ann lived in Roanoke, VA with the love of her life,
husband/boyfriend Clive. She learned to make lace in England when she
was stationed there with the Navy. After returning to the US, Betty Ann
continued to learn, and to teach others. She formed the Blue Ridge Lace
Guild, and brought many enthusiastic lacemakers into the magic of lace.
She was directly responsible for the formation of the Cardinal Lace
Guild in Lynchburg, as she had taught the original members who later
decided to form their own group closer to home.
Betty Ann was known for her outgoing personality, her marvelous sense of
humor, and her dedication to friends and family. She was also known for
her voice - which had a distinct personality of its own, and was never
mistaken for someone else!!
Betty Ann had open heart surgery a month ago, and returned to her home
on Good Friday. On Easter Sunday, she collapsed, and was rushed back to
the hospital.
She will be missed by all who loved her.
Clay Blackwell
Lynchburg, VA USA
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