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Rhoda L. Mackey SUFFOLK - Rhoda Louise Mackey, 81, of Driver Station Way, died Jan. 4, 2011. Born in Hollywood, Calif., Rhoda grew up in Ann Arbor, Mich., and was a proud graduate of the University of Michigan. Together with her husband, Jim, they raised their family in Ohio. Rhoda was a lifelong artist, and those talents provided for both a vocation and an outlet for her passion. She was a member of the Beech Grove United Methodist Church and the Suffolk Art League. Survivors include her husband, James W. Mackey Jr.; one son, Scott Mackey and wife Cindy of Norfolk; one daughter, Leslie Mackey of Nashville; two brothers, Bill Uhlendorf of Maryland and Paul Uhlendorf of Michigan; and four grandchildren, Christopher Mackey, Stephanie Mackey, Lexis Twomey and Austen Twomey. A memorial service celebrating Rhoda's life and spirit will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, at Beech Grove United Methodist Church, Suffolk, by the Rev. Keith Moore. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to one's favorite charity or cause. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 7, 2011.

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February 12, 2011

So sorry to hear of the loss of Rhoda, a delightful lady. Knew her many years ago in Mansfield alsong with her husband Jim and kids. Would like to know more about her life after Mansfield. Janet (Noble) Carpenter

January 26, 2011

Jim, I am so sorry for your loss and pray that the memories of your life with Rhoda will give you the strength you need at this time. All of your friends at Woodrow share in your sorrow.
Pat Palmer, Irving, Texas

January 8, 2011

My husband and I will always remember Rhoda and Jim speaking to us the first day after church. We knew this was the right place to be. What a beautiful lady! Warm, loving, genuine, and always appreciating the little things in life. Patty (Suffolk, VA)

Sandi Thompson

January 8, 2011

I will always remember Rhoda's beautiful smile and how she welcomed me to Beech Grove. She was a great lady!

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