April Dawn Rice

April Dawn Rice was born on April 26, 1971, to her parents, Dan and Rhonda (Hampton) Rice. She entered into eternal rest on April 30, 2026, returning to the loving arms of the Lord and reuniting with her mother, Rhonda; her grandparents; and many other cherished family members in the joy of everlasting life.

She is survived by her father, Dan (Kathy) Rice; her siblings, Tiffany (Kevin) Winter and Josh (Alyssia) Rice; and her children, Torrie (Jonathan) Atteberry, Ashton (Betty) Chadd, and Hunter Chadd, 8 grandchildren, Hayden, Baylee, Lily, Lilly, Braison, Keeghan, Aryiah, and Willow, along with many other beloved family members and friends.

April was a fighter throughout her life. Life throws many things at people that often seem insurmountable - but today, her life is celebrated in the victory she has found. She deeply loved her children, her parents, her siblings, and, above all, her Savior.

Psalm 34:17-18

“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."

The visitation will be on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri, beginning at 11 A.M, with the funeral to follow at 1 P.M.

Watkins and Sons Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Watkins and Sons Funeral Home

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