Carolyn Clark Rice, 76, of 524 W. Jackson St, died, Tuesday November 23, 2021, at her residence. She was born May 1, 1945, in Covington, the daughter of late Betty Clark Sparks and Timothy Joseph Sparks, other than her parents she preceded in death by a sister Wanda Ann Sparks. Carolyn had worked at WAVVA convenience store in Chester, VA. Surviving are three daughters Teresa Rose and her husband Dale of Dispunta, Susie Altman and her husband Brad of Prince George, and JoAnn Davis and her husband Glenn of Clifton Forge; one son John Hutheson and his wife April of Covington; ten grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; four brothers Elmer ‘Buck' Sparks of Covington, Timothy H. Sparks of Eagle Rock, John A. Sparks and wife Joni of Monroe, and Joey W. Sparks of Clifton Forge; three sisters Patricia Kimberlin of Covington, Jenna Morgan and her husband Jerry of Covington and Betty Jo Sparks and husband Tim of Haymarket; number nieces and nephews. In keeping with her wishes her body has been cremated. A service will be later conducted at a later. Arrangements are being handle by Arritt Funeral Home.