~Reflections of Life~

"Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest."

Mrs. Betty Jean Brice, 91, affectionally known for her warm smile, kind spirit, and unwavering dedication to her family and church family, entered eternal rest on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Piedmont Network Hospital-Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Mother Betty Brice was born on June 11, 1935, in York, SC to the late Newton & Idell Gill Barber. At an early age, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and has been a faithful member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Rock Hill, SC. She faithfully served as a Deaconess and a member of the Hymn Choir and where she remained devoted to praise, worship and service.

Mother Betty received her education in the public schools of York County. She devoted many years of service as a faithful employee at the Bleachery. Later she became a caregiver and home health care provider until she retired.

Mother Betty was very active in her community and served as a founding member of the Together as One Hymn Choir. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, warm hugs, & encouraging words as the church mother of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church.

She was united in marriage to the late Rev. Roy Brice, and they were blessed with six children. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her daughter, Della Jean Brice; one brother, Eddie Barber; and four sisters, Frances Reddic, Dorothy Archie, Mary Feely, and Gerlean Barber.

Cherishing her precious memories are her daughters, Brenda Hemphill (Gary), Shirley Brice, Lorine Brice (Gerry), Betty Carol Murdock (Jaycee) of Rock Hill, SC; one son, Leroy Brice of Columbia, SC; special daughter-in love, Shante (Jermaine) Taylor; two grandchildren reared in the home, Devon (Susan) Brice of Albany, NY and Cotina Hemphill, Rock Hill, SC; great-grands: Erica (Xavier), Nevaeh, Mikayla, Davieon, Akeem, Devoyrion; great-great grands near the home: Jayden, Hailyn, Alayah, and Alorah; one sister, Minnie McCullough; two brothers, Rev. Charles (Christina) Barber of Colonie, NY and Alfonso (Paulette) Barber of Rock Hill, SC; she leaves to cherish her memory the Martin family, whom she loved and cared for dearly; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and sorrowing friends.