Mrs. Tara L. Rice Vazquez
(April 25, 1971 - October 4, 2024)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Saturday, October 12, 2024 / 2:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Leevy's Funeral Home Chapel, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Sunday, October 13, 2024 / 3:00 P.M.
Interment Location:
Rest in peace classmate! My condolences to the family class of
‘89 W.J.K
Sending my most sincere condolences and prayers to the River and Vasquez families! So sorry to hear about your loss. Carolyn and I were classmates. Continued prayers for strength, comfort, courage, and hope. 🙏🏽❤️🤗
Aunt Carolyn, family and friends,
Hold onto those precious memories that Tara left behind for us to cherish. Much love to you all.
May God continue to strengthen you and grant you the peace that only He can provide.
Sending love, light and prayers to Tara’s family. She was a very kind, sweet person all the years I knew her from school.
To be absent from the body is to be in the presence of the Lord!
To God be ALL the glory for the beautiful legacy she leaves to carry on her spirit.
D. Stephanie Means
Class of ’89
W. J. Keenan High School
Extending my condolences to the family of Tara Rice Vazquez. I will always remember Tara as a sweet and kind soul. May she rest well.🙏🏽🙏🏽
Class of 1989
Our deepest condolences to the entire Rice & Vasquez families.
1 Peter 5:7
Cast ALL your CARES upon HIM; for he careth for you.
Those sweet memories that you have of your loved one shall always remain in your heart. ❤️
Frankie & Rosa Holt
Ames Rd Church of Christ
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Tara. Our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are here for you if you need anything.
Love,
The George family (Odelle, Frederick & Becky)
MAY GOD SPARE THE RICE family as they manueva THIS Painful ordeal. Should you ,need me, I am at home. 803-754-9158
Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences and prayers to the family and relatives and friends.
Rest In His Arms
Condolences to the Rice-Vazquez family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Your Family
Odelle George
Yvonne George Stocker
Lynn George Yacoubian
I didn’t personally know Tara, but I felt as if I did. She taught with my daughter, Dr.Kami Taylor Gillette, at ACMoore Elementary School. I’ve heard such beautiful things about her from my daughter.
She even offered to help my grandson with his Spanish if needed. Such a sweet soul.
May her spirit rest in peace, awaiting the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
My deepest condolences goes out to the Rice-Vasquez family. My she Rest in Peace.
My deepest condolences to the Rice and Vazquez Families. 🕊️🙏🏾🤍
Tara was a sweet and kind soul. May she rest in peace. #classmate
WJK
Class of 1989
I am Truly Heartbroken!
Tara and I Worked together at “Colonial Life & Accident”, Insurance Company Several Years ago…
I’ve known Her Mom (Carolyn) and Aunt (Karen) for over 50 Years…
I am Just in Shock!
My Sincerest Condolences!
Rest In Peace “Tara”! Rest In Peace!
Genova Martin Elliott-Benson and Family…😢💔
How do you say goodbye to a part of you … Tara was my sister and my classmate. I only had biological brothers, so my closest girlfriends became my sisters. We became both teenagers and ladies together. We helped each other to blossom and flourish. She was so loving, wise and realistic. Time and distance separated us for only a short while until we touched base again. She talked about how much she loved her family. Her husband and her daughters were everything to her. We are praying for her surviving family. Our loss is Heaven’s gain 🕊️ Sleep well my beautiful angel. 🪽🪽
Blessings from the Williams and Mason family.
Our condolences to you and your family prayers and blessings to all from Hereliene Atkins and family 🙏🏾🙏🏾🕊️🕊️🌹🌹
Sending our deepest condolences to the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tara I’ve always loved you as my sister;although you were my sister -in-law. You were always beautiful , helpful, kind and generous in the most unselfish way. Just know that the Miller Family loved and adored you and we will continue to uplift our nephew Brenton and his siblings to the best of our ability. To Mrs. Rice, my nephew Brenton and sisters, Shayla Eric, and the rest of the family, indeed this is a tough one for all of us, but together, we will get through it and cherish the memories of such a rock of the family. Get your rest Tara, because your victory lap has been honored. Something you left us to do now.
But God!
Love Always,
The Miller Family
To the Rice-Vasquez family,
On behalf of the W.J. Keenan Class of 1989, we extend our deepest condolences on the passing of our dear classmate, Tara. Her passing has left a profound sadness in our hearts, and we join you in mourning this tremendous loss.
As we reflect back, we will always remember Tara’s kind, and gentle spirit, and her strength of character, was truly inspirational. The impact she had on our lives and our class was immeasurable, especially to those who knew her best.
Tara’s courage and resilience remind us of the words in
Isaiah 41:10:
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
We know that no words can ease the pain of losing a beloved wife and mother. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, and may you find peace and comfort in the memories you shared, as you navigate through this challenging period.
Heaven has truly gained a beautiful angel.
Our entire class stands with you in grief and in celebration of Tara’s life.
With heartfelt sympathy,
The W.J. Keenan Class of 1989