Mary Lou Rice, 86 of Malden, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the Southeast Health Care in Dexter, Missouri. Mary Lou was born on January 15, 1935, daughter of the late Samuel Tomlinson & Rilla Pinrod Tomlinson.

Mary Lou was a homemaker and was a member of the Second General Baptist Church in Malden.

Her survivors include: Daughter: Debbie Galloway & husband, Tim of Dexter.

3 Grandchildren, 3 Great-grandchildren and several nieces & nephews.

1 Very special care giver: Tina Roberts.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Son: Ronnie Roberts, Grandson: Michael Roberts and Sister: Virginia Poe.

Visitation will be from 10- 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 2, 2021 at the Landess Funeral Home Chapel  in Malden with funeral services following at 11:00 with Reverend Shawn Parker officiating.

Burial will be in Elder Cemetery in Campbell.

Landess Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of the arrangements.