Faye Watts Rice, age 57, of Barbourville, died Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at her home.
She was a daughter of Hazel Phyllys York Watts and the late Jimmy Watts, born to them on October 28, 1955 at Carey on Straight Creek in Bell County.
Faye was a well known and loved Insurance Agent for the Mountain Valley Insurance of Barbourville for over 34 years, and she was a Member of the Artemus Christian Church for over 45 Years.
On June 16, 1979, she united in marriage to Michael L. Rice.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jimmy Watts.

Faye is survived by her loving family: Her husband of over 33 years: Michael L. Rice of Barbourville.
Her mother: Phyllis Watts of Artemus.
Her brother: Sam Watts and wife, Patricia of Artemus.
Her sister: Nancy Pauline Perkins and husband, Gary of Jellico, Tennessee.
Her 4 nieces: Jimberly Autum Watts, Tanya Sawyer, Shannon Perkins Gray, and Tara Morgan.
Her nephew: Samuel Watts; and many other dear relatives, and dear friends to mourn her passing.

Funeral Services for Faye Watts Rice will be conducted in the Hopper Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Bro. Orville Taylor and Pastor Jake Copley officiating.
Burial will follow in the Barbourville Cemetery.
Those serving as Pallbearers will be: Doug Taylor, Darren West, Brian Nelson, Jared Ferguson, Chad Ferguson, and Mike Blevins.

Hopper Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.

The Rice family will receive friends at the Hopper Funeral Home on Friday from 6:00 until 9:00 P.M., and on Saturday after 9:00 A.M. until the funeral hour of 11:00 A.M.

In Lieu of Flowers, Donations may be made to: The Knox County EMS (Mike Trent), Air-Evac (Joe Bradshaw), Richland Volunteer Fire Departemnt (Alfred Yeager), and West Knox Volunteer Fire Department (Darrell Baker), whom Faye cared for and supported with all her heart.