Mrs. Ann Bowie Rice
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Mrs. Ann Bowie Rice

  • July 2, 1933 - October 3, 2011
  • Annapolis, Maryland
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“My condolences on the passing of your mother. She was a great and fun lady. Dick Israel shared with me the news when I returned from Cleveland last...Read More » ”
1 of 13 | Posted by: Tom Steich - Annapolis, MD

“Dear Ann and family, We are sad to hear of the loss of your Mother, and just wanted you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Marilyn and...Read More » ”
2 of 13 | Posted by: Marilyn and Ron Snyder - MD

“Josephine and Ann Bowie - I was so sorry to read about your Mom's passing. It has been many years since I saw her, but she was always a kind and...Read More » ”
3 of 13 | Posted by: Nancy Bornhoeft Koval - Chester, MD

“We are saddened to hear of the death of Ann. We did not learn of her passing until this morning at Mass. We got to know the giving spirit of Ann in...Read More » ”
4 of 13 | Posted by: John & Blanche O'Neill - MD

“Sorry to learn of the passsing of your mother. She was a lovely person and will be gereatly missed. Wanted you to know we were thinking about you...Read More » ”
5 of 13 | Posted by: Ron and Carol Peddicord - Fairfax, VA

“Dear Ann Bowie and Josephine, Your Mom was also so sweet whenever we got to see her.. mostly around St. Mary's School events and church. I know you...Read More » ”
6 of 13 | Posted by: Michelle Tullier Harder - MD

“Peace be with you, always. ”
7 of 13 | Posted by: Kate Williams Demeter - FL

“It is with the deepest sorrow on hearing of Ann's passing. We understand it was after a long illness. She is now with her Lord and God and her soul...Read More » ”
8 of 13 | Posted by: The Edelen Family - MD

“Josephine and family, May God bless you at this difficult time. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care. Jamie Barnes...Read More » ”
9 of 13 | Posted by: Jamie Barnes Greenberg - Arnold, MD

“Dear Josephine, I am at a loss for adequate words to express my sadness for you. I had the blessed opportunity of meeting your mom and I know...Read More » ”
10 of 13 | Posted by: Elizabeth Doron - Kent Island, MD

“Thoughts n prayers with family.........memories of your Mom bringing U girls to Annapolis Roads Day Camp....such lovely girls....stay SAFE! Ginny Bell ”
11 of 13 | Posted by: Ginny Bell - Arnold, MD

“To Josephine, Ann and families: I was saddened to read about your mom's passing. Although I did not know her personally, I knew of her through my...Read More » ”
12 of 13 | Posted by: Leslie Gillis Allen - Annapolis, MD

“My prayers and thoughts are with you all today. I am the daughter of Dr. Andrew Keene Bowie. Ann's dad was my father's brother. Love to all. ”
13 of 13 | Posted by: Clotilda Gwynn Bowie Cassidy - VA


Ann Tilghman Bowie Rice of Annapolis, beloved wife of the late Emory Clark Rice, Jr. passed away at her home on October 3, 2011. She was born on July 2, 1933 and raised in Upper Marlboro, MD as the only child of Benjamin Hall Clark Bowie and Helen Slingluff Bowie. She graduated from Holton-Arms School and Junior College in Washington DC. She worked for the Maryland Department of Legislative Services and directed the Maryland Legislative Information Desk. She was sworn in as the Assistant Secretary of the Senate in 1980 becoming the first woman in Maryland history to serve as a desk officer for the Maryland Senate. Throughout her life she was a dedicated volunteer for many Annapolis organizations. She was an active member of the Junior League for over 20 years organizing and chairing many committees. As a member of the Historic Annapolis Foundation, she helped to establish a children's museum in the Shiplap House on Pinkney St. in Annapolis. She was past president of the Hammond-Harwood House Board of Trustees and was also active in helping to preserve, maintain and fundraise for the Charles Carroll House of Annapolis. Among her many interests and joys were her family, friends, entertaining, playing bridge, sailing, travelling and spending time at her summer home on Swan's Island, Maine. She was a generous and loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend with unique talents. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her daughter Josephine Rice Herring, her son-in-law Peter Naisby Herring of Upper Marlboro, MD, and her daughter Ann Bowie Rice of Annapolis, MD. She is also survived by her grandson Lieutenant Benjamin Naisby Herring, USN, his wife Cara Lyons Herring, grandson Tilghman Rice Herring, granddaughters Sarah Bowie Herring, Naisby Wallop Herring and great granddaughter Katherine Naisby Herring. Visitation will be held at her home on Thursday, October 7 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. The funeral will be at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 North Bestgate Road Annapolis, MD on Friday, October 8 at 10:30 am. Burial will follow at the Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery in Upper Marlboro, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Swan's Island Volunteer Fire Department & Ambulance, Swan's Island, ME 04685.