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Patricia Rhodes Obituary

Patricia Lee Rhodes Okemos Age 67; born May 1, 1943, passed May 7, 2010. Patricia retired as an office manager at VUCOM Data Services. Pat loved shopping at fabric stores and sewing for her family. She also loved to plant flowers in her garden and take pictures of birds. Pat never forgot her family's birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions. Pat loved spending time with her grandkids and will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by fathers August and Vernon, children Coreena and Shane; and sister Sandra, Pat leaves behind her husband Harry of 22 years; daughters Colleen Crofoot, Lynnette (William) Beauchamp; sons Harry Rhodes III, David (Samhita) Rhodes; grandchildren Keisha, Shad, Dustin, Dylan, Tyler, Hannah, Maya, Adam; great-grandchild Dravin; mother Muriel VanRiper; brother Scott; sisters Sheila (Ken), Marilyn, Penny (Claude), Jody (Fred); brother-in-law, Dale Barbour and her beloved cat Callie. The family is being served by the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes in Williamston, MI. Funeral services were held at Webberville United Methodist Church, 4215 E. Holt Road, Webberville, MI 48892 on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Contribution made be made to Webberville United Methodist Church, 4215 E. Holt Rd, Webberville, MI 48892 or Paws with a Cause, 4646 S. Division, Wayland, MI 49348 in Pat's memory. Online condolences may be made at www.gorslineruncimanwilliamstion.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal from May 9 to May 16, 2010.

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marsh Vanantwerp

May 18, 2010

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Marsh submitted this entry to the Guest Book of Patricia Lee Rhodes on May 16, 2010. A preview is below. Entries are typically reviewed and posted within 4-10 hours. Having known Patty on and off for well over 30 years, there are too many things to say here, but they would all be good, with some humor mixed in. Pat had a good life, with a few bad spots thrown in to test her courage. She was brave and she loved life, and she went after what she wanted. To all of her family and friends I wish you an easy healing of her loss, it is what she would have wanted for you. Please remember all her good points and forgive her for any that you might think were not so good, she always had good intentions though and loved most everyone she knew.

May 18, 2010

So sorry I couldn't be there,Colleen & I have been best friends since 5 th grade. I am sure Pat will be missed greatly, You all are in my thoughts & Prayers~Love & God Bless Pattie Edmundson

May 14, 2010

Harry, I was saddened to hear of your wife's passing. I'm deeply sorry for your loss.
Cameron Beatty

May 12, 2010

Dear Harry,
As a valued classmate, let me express my heartfelt sympathies to you for your loss. I pray for God's presence to be with you and your family during this time of mourning.

Jim Shirey
Class of '60

Janet Hill

May 11, 2010

So sorry to learn about Pat's death. It was so shocking. I'm glad I ran into Pat about a month ago and was able to visit with her.
I wish I could have been at the funeral but, I was in the hospital. Love to my cousins and espically Aunt Murial. Janet Hill

Ron Ward

May 9, 2010

Dear Harry and family, I am so saddened to learn of Pat's passing. We worked closely for many years and she was my trusted helper in so may ways. I am so grateful that she called me a few days ago and we had the best conversation. It meant a lot to me and I hope to her as well. It is iroinc that the last time I saw her was at Jim Wilson's funeral just over a year ago. You were all so important to her and she loved all of you deeply. Please know that I share your sorrow.

Paul, Suzanne, Ellysa & Nick Stanton

May 9, 2010

To my beautiful Aunt Pat. I love you & look forward to seeing you again when our Father calls me home. You will be great missed by all who love you. God bless and I love you too Uncle Harry.

Love Paul, Suzanne, Ellysa & Nick Stanton

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