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Carol B. Rice, retired deputy commissioner for Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, has died at 80

"She leaves behind a beautiful and rare legacy represented by her family and friends who will celebrate all that she was in service and sisterhood," a friend said.

In her honor, Philadelphia officials are expected to rename a Lansdowne Avenue playground as the Charles Baker and Carol Baker Rice Playground.
In her honor, Philadelphia officials are expected to rename a Lansdowne Avenue playground as the Charles Baker and Carol Baker Rice Playground.Read moreCourtesy of the family