Judie Alley Rice, 81, of Columbia, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland in Somerset. She was born September 21, 1942 in Adair County to the late Wallace J. and Claudia Brown Coomer.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Gid Alley, Jr.; a twin sister, Janet Coomer; and a brother, Gerald Coomer.
Judie was a beloved educator, falling in the footsteps of her father and grandmother, teaching primarily Junior and Senior English for 34 years in the Adair County School System. She was a member of Trinity Church serving on many committees during that time. Judie was a leader and sponsored many who pursued a closer walk with God through the Emmaus Walk. Her faith was apparent as she lived her life as an example of the Lord’s servant praying over many people. It has often been said that she had a direct line to God.
SURVIVORS:
Her husband: Bob Rice of Columbia
Her daughter & son-in-law: Cindy & Larry Walker of Columbia
2 grandchildren: Natalie & husband Neil Goodin of Spring Hill, Tennessee and Wes & wife Baylee Walker of Frankfurt, Germany
4 great-grandchildren: Alley, Barrett and Walker Goodin and Maeve Walker
2 step-daughters: Ashley & husband Howard Stephens of Russell Springs and Amberee & husband Byron Livers of Columbia
Step-grandchildren: Brooklyn, Braxton (Ella), Brayton and Amani Coomer, Cash and Kelsey Stephens
1 brother: Richie Coomer (Sue) of Columbia
Sister-in-law: Cynthia Coomer of Columbia
3 nephews: Neal, Chris and Ben Coomer
Funeral Service: Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 11:00amCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Pescosolido and Bro. Richie Coomer officiating
Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery
Visitation: Wednesday from 4:00-8:00pmCT and any time before the service on Thursday
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Trinity Church and can be left at the funeral home.
Casket Bearers: Wes Walker, Neil Goodin, Chris Coomer, Neal Coomer, Braxton Coomer, Brayton Coomer, and Cash Stephens
Honorary: Ben Coomer
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
