Helen Marie McCraw Little; 85; of Monessen; passed away Tuesday; Dec. 25; 2001; in Mon Valley Hospital. She was born Jan. 22; 1916; in Dunbar; the youngest daughter of the late Elmira McCraw Lacy and James McCraw. Mrs. Little was a graduate of Monessen High School; worked at Magura’s Clothing Factory and retired from Brookevale Clothing Inc. She was a life-long member of Union Baptist Church. Mrs. Little was preceded in death by her husbands; Arnold R. Rice and Alfred Little Sr.; three brothers and one sister; John Maurice McCraw; Harry K. McCraw; Clarence L. McCraw and Etta Wilson. She leaves three loving sons and daughters-in-law; Arnold J. and Juanita B. Rice of Boothwyn; Pa.; Maurice L. (Tubby) and Rella M. Rice of Monessen; and Alfred and Sheila L. Little of Heathrow; Fla. In addition; she leaves eight grandchildren; Clarence E. Rice; Arnold M. Rice and Gregory S. Rice; all of San Diego; Calif.; Cynthia R. Hooks of Atlanta; Ga.; Vicky L. Rice of Los Angeles; Calif.; Delaine M. Rice-White of Winter Springs; Fla.; Craig A. Rice of Monessen; and Scott L. Little of Upper Marlboro; Md.; one godchild; Lenier (Grogan) Baird of Columbus; Ohio; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law; Ruby E. McCraw of Monessen; one niece and three nephews; Dr. Carolyn L. Carter of Sarasota; Fla.; Clarence Wilson of Pittsburgh; James McCraw of Sierra; Ariz.; and Michael McCraw of San Diego; Calif.; and other loving relatives and friends. Visitation will be in Union Baptist Church; 610 McMahon Ave.; Monessen; today from 7 to 9 p.m. Homegoing services will be held in Union Baptist Church Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Spencer Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME; 608 Sixth St.; Monessen; is in charge of arrangements.