Jessie Veronica Rice, 80, of Livingston, Texas passed away on July 30, 2017. Jessie was born on August 23, 1936 in London, England to William and Sara (Spittle) Nichols, both of whom have preceded her in death, she was also preceded in death by her son, Stephen Poteet. Jessie is survived by her loving husband William Rice, their children, Jerome Poteet, Sara Poteet, Iain Rice and wife Evie Cole; her beloved grandchildren, Ariel Martin and husband Tony, Tiernan Rice, Gabriel Poteet and Claire Poteet. Jessie was a cherished wife, mother and grandmother, she will be truly missed.