Obituary of Mary Tice

Mary Jane Tice, age 81, of Gillett, PA, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. She was born on June 22, 1938, a daughter of Clarence and Rowena (Hill) Bourdette. Mary was married to Russell Tice. She worked at A&P Plant for 15 years, Toshiba, Thatcher's Glass, and was a member of Bakerburg Community Church. Mary enjoyed cooking, flower gardens, and photography. Mary is survived by her husband; five children, Kimberly Sears of Gillett, Denise Decker of New Mexico, Todd (Rox Ann) Bourdette of Millerton, Nancy (Brian) Keck of Millerton, and Julie Spencer of Millerton; four step children, Timothy (Diane) Tice of Troy, Christine (Allen) Smith of Morris Run, Alfred (Lori) Tice of Granville Summitt, and Todd (Cathy) Tice of Dunellon, FL; 8 grandchildren; 7 step grandchildren; many great grandchildren; two brothers, Ronald (Toni) Bourdette of Millerton, and James Bourdette of Ormond Beach, FL; and two sisters, Sharon (Richard) Bragg of Brunswick, GA, and Clarice Low of SD. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a step son, Anthony Tice. Friends and family are invited to call on Friday, January 3, 2020 from 4:00-6:00pm at Bakerburg Community Church. A funeral service will follow immediately at 6:00pm with Pastor Paul Binkley officiating. Burial will take place in Gray Valley Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. 2121 K St. NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20037. Services are under the direction of Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. 637 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA.