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Joan Rhodes Obituary
Joan Shepherd Rhodes
Joan Shepherd Rhodes
Bossier City, LA - Funeral services for Joan S. Rhodes will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 19, 2013 at Cypress Baptist Church, Benton, LA.
The family will receive friends between 4:00 and 7:00 PM, Monday, January 18, 2013 at Boone Funeral Home, Bossier Chapel.
Joan was born January 12, 1935 in Brownfield, Texas and went to meet her Savior on February 17, 2013 surrounded by her family. Joan's children used two words to describe their mother, "An Angel". She was known for her loving ways and devotion to her church. She was a charter member of Cypress Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir for many years. Later she worked and retired from the Youth Department, and loved her fellowship with the "Fly Girls".
Preceding Joan in death was her husband of 51 years, F.A. "Sonny" Rhodes, Jr.; parents, Otha O. Shepherd and Avris Davis Shepherd; and brother, Ronald O. Shepherd. She is survived by four children, Fran Rhodes Coker and husband Bruce, Robin Rhodes, Dusty Rhodes, and wife Teri and Randy Rhodes and wife, Joy. She was "Nena" to nine grandchildren, Kristi Walton, Kami Buchanan, Brandi Ellard, Brynn Hamburger, Brooke Burkmier, Travis Coker, Jacob Rhodes, Matthew Rhodes, and Hannah Rhodes, and seven great-grandchildren, Brianna, Laurynn, Brayden, Emerson Kate, Casen, Cael, and Lincoln; and two sisters, Betty Beauregard and Ruth Pilkinton.
Even Alzheimer's, after it had taken control, did not take away Mama's Christian and sweet-natured character, which was a true inspiration to her family and everyone who knew her. The family would like to thank her daughters-in-law, Teri and Joy Rhodes for their loving care.
We were blessed to have you as our Mama.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Rhodes
Fran & Family, We are so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. With love, James and Stephanie Hope
February 26, 2013
Joan was a true angel, I will always remember her sweet,sweet smile. May God be you in the days ahead.
Helen Butler, Stonewall, La
February 25, 2013
Sorry to hear of your loss, Dusty & Teri. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God's unfailing & unconditional love continue to bless and comfort you during this time.
Susan Sanders
February 21, 2013
Sorry to hear about your lost. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tonia Tilmon
February 21, 2013
Sorry to hear about Joan. She was such a kind friendly woman to everyone! I know you will all miss her so much. God bless you all left behind we all know she is in a better place!
rene futrell
February 20, 2013
I was so sorry to hear about Mrs, Rhodes. She was always kind to me and it was genuine. She truly loved her fellow man.
Noble Thompson
February 20, 2013
In our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss
mike and lori lawson
February 19, 2013
May God hold you in his hands and help you through the tough times. Remember the great times you shared as a family.
Just think, she is now in Heaven with moma and Mrs. Lucille. What a time they are having. I look forward to being there and sharing the good times with them in Heaven. I will keep you in my prayers.
Clara Peace Reyenga
February 19, 2013
Miss Joan is my fondest memory of my time at Cypress...she was a true servant and will be missed greatly, but remembered fondly.
Chris Witte
February 19, 2013
Miss Joans' life was an example for all who profess to be a Christain. Her love for Christ was so obvious from her beautiful smile to her daily walk. Truly a Godly lady who was loved and will be missed.
Chuck & Elaine Duncan
Chuck Duncan
February 19, 2013
Kami,
Thinking and praying for you and your family!
Rachel Furqueron Mason
February 19, 2013
All the Alvarados cherish the memories of this sweet little lady!!!! God comfort all of you, we will meet her again!!!!! Bob, Sybil, Robert and David
February 19, 2013
When ever I think of Mrs. Rhodes as I called her, Joy always comes to mind. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word. Words won't ease her passing, but knowing she is walking on streets of gold and serving her Lord as she did her on earth and that if we follow her path we will see her again. She will be missed and it was my pleasure to have known her.
Pat Berry.
February 19, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Helen Wilson
February 18, 2013
Thinking of you Dusty, Terri and Matthew in your time of loss. Love to all of you and sending prayers to you, too!!
Love, Tammi Brossett
February 18, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
J.W. & Nancy Youngblood
February 18, 2013
IM SURE GOING TO MISS HER SMILE AND HOW ARE YOU WHEN I GO TO SEE MY MOTHER AT THE NURSING HOME. SHE WAS A VERY SWEET LADY
CINDI CROUCH MCWILLIAMS
February 18, 2013
When we first moved to Benton & visited First Baptist Church - Joan was the first one to greet us with a sweet smile - we were new to the area and she made us feel like family within a very short time. She was a kind & loving person and I feel blessed to have known her.
Janet Masters
February 18, 2013
Fran, Robin and Families,
There is a great void to be filled by the passing of your mother,but I know that the depth of love that you and your family share for each other and for mother will pull you through. Treasure all the great memories you made together. Honor her memory with that love and the wonderful memories you share of her.
Dianna Byrd Bryant
February 18, 2013
Dear Fran and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the death of your mother. It seems like yesterday we were kids and both our mothers sang in the choir at First Baptist Church in Benton. My how the time passes so quickly. Please look to God for the grace to carry you through. Now they are singing in the greatest choir of all.
Susan Waggonner Smith
Bossier City, LA
February 18, 2013
Mrs. Rhodes was the picture of the ultimate mother and grandmother.You could look at her and truly see her sweet heart.She will truly be missed.
Cypress Point Activities Director
Jackie James
February 18, 2013
Joan Rhodes was a pleasure to be around, she will be missed by many. Even with dementia she made many friends. Always smiling. My prayers are with her family.
Era Miller
February 18, 2013
There are so many memories and all were so wonderful. This fly girl looks forward to spending forever with you in our Fathers home.
Kathy Whorton
February 18, 2013
Randy and Dusty, so sorry to hear about your mother. You will be in my prayers.
Karin Kunz Glenn
February 18, 2013
One of the sweetest women that ever walked this earth. May God be with all of you. Love you Joan!
Anne Morgan
February 18, 2013
Fran and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that God will help you thru the hard times and help keep the best memories only a thought away.
Peachie McBeth Robertson
February 18, 2013
Fran and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that God will help you thru the hard times and help you keep the best memories only a thought away.
Peachie McBeth Robertson
February 18, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
February 17, 2013
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