Iron Station- Sheila Jenkins Rice, 35, of 723 Sharon Lane passed away February 22, 2009 at her residence. She was a native of Tampa Florida, a loving Mother, wonderful wife, and a giving person who shared her talents and heart with so many people. She had achieved a Masters degree in Accounting, Masters degree in Business, was a College Instructor, and AMA Member. Mrs. Sheila J. Rice was preceded in death by her father, the late Robert Dewey Jenkins. Survivors include her Husband, Raymond Joseph Rice, Mother, Kay Albritton Rumrill, Son, Devon Matthew Rice, Daughters, Kaylan Mashel Rice and Sarah Danyel Rice, Brothers, Edward James Rumrill and Kenneth Allen Rumrill. A Funeral Service is scheduled for 12:00 Saturday, February 28 at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the Funeral, the Rev. Fred Morrison and Rev. Bill Baulding will officiate. Condolences may be sent to the family at withersandwhisenantfuneral.com. Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home, 2916 Union Road Gastonia 704-864-5144 will be serving the family.