Cynthia Dawn Rice passed away February 26, 2025, at age 63.
She was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas on May 22, 1961. She was a graduate of North Texas State University in Denton, Texas.
Cynthia worked in the technology industry at EDS, Perot Systems and finished her career with Southwest Airlines as a Disaster Recovery Analyst. She was very passionate about Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity. She became certified as a Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP). She held a very special spot in her heart for all her family and friends. She was warm, friendly and had a humorous and outgoing personality. She had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. Most recently, she and her 5-pound chihuahua, Bella, moved to Kansas City to be near her sister. Cynthia touched many, many lives through her good works and zest for life. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Wayne Kenemore, Jr, and her parents James and Marion Rice.
She is survived by her brother and sister, James Matthew “Matt” Rice and Lisa McFarlin (Gregg); her nephews, Derek and Andrew McFarlin; her aunts Kathleen Burrows (Tom) and Eleanor Taylor; many other family members; her oldest and dearest friends, Kay Gafford, Sunny Harrison and Linda Ann Walton; and James Hall, who was like a son to her.
An interment of ashes ceremony will be held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Farmers Branch, Texas for a small gathering of family and friends.
Family of Gregg McFarlin ,Shawnee ,Kansas
We have known Cynthia since she moved to Kansas City. During our time with her, we enjoyed her company greatly. She was always interested in our activities, was gracious and participated in our conversation. Our times with her were always very enjoyable. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Friend and Coworker ,Plano ,Texas
I am very sorry for the family's loss. I heard from Cynthia less than a month ago and she told me she had moved to KC to be with her sister and was doing well. We worked together years ago but kept in touch. She truly was a selfless, giving person who cared for others and was a terrific professional at work and always personable and upbeat.
former co-worker ,Dallas ,Texas
I worked with Cynthia at CoreLogic and will miss her! A great person who was a fun friend and hard worker. She loved her dogs and always had great stories.
Friend ,Dallas ,Texas
I have know Cynthia for about 38 years. She was funny, sarcastic and a great friend. We had so many good times in our younger years. A lot of great memories. You could always count on her. She was very smart, logical with a heart of gold especially when it came animals. I’m glad she was able to be close to her sister Lisa and family in her last years. Cynthia will be missed by all.
