Photo courtesy of Becker Funeral Home, Inc. - Clermont
Sep 6, 1938 - Jul 18, 2025
Jody was a very special person and my best friend. Her passing leaves a hole in my heart. She will be missed by me and many others. ❤
Norma Greenberg
July 31, 2025 | Richmond, VA | Friend
Mom and Beth
July 31, 2025
Mom and Beth
July 31, 2025
Mom, I am so fortunate to have been in your life and you in mine for 63 years. That's why there can be no words to express how much I will miss you. My heart aches to realize that I'll never see, hug, kiss or talk to you again. My mind is flooded day and night with memories of you from childhood: your beautiful bright red hair, your fast walking pace (we used to tease you about how those little legs could really move), your creativity (mod podge, macramé, bleach bottle piggy banks, sewing...
Beth Rhodes
July 31, 2025 | Long Beach, CA | Daughter
Thoughts and prayers to the Rhodes family. Mrs. Rhodes was a beautiful lady and had a way of cheering up anyone's day. I had the pleasure of stopping by the Rhodes residence twice a month as their Schwan's delivery man. She will be missed by many.
WILLIAM BUESING
July 28, 2025 | NEW PORT RICHEY, FL | Friend
Mom & Amy
July 28, 2025
Mom & Amy
July 28, 2025
"How's my baby?"......without fail my mother always asked this of me when I called her. Although she's lived a long life it was still too soon to see her leave this world. Mom was a wonderful person who always helped others. always loved to cook and have family and friends around. Sunday Linner was a weekly event after church growing up and mom was always busy making a huge meal. This is just touching the surface of the type of woman she was and many of my fond memories of her will always...
Amy Eastlack
July 26, 2025 | Charleston | Daughter
Joanne Rhodes September 6, 1938- July 18, 2025 Clermont - Joanne Elizabeth Rhodes, aged 86, passed away on July 18, 2025, in Clermont, Florida. She was born on September 6, 1938 in Proctor, West Virginia.
Joanne graduated from Magnolia High School in New Martinsville, WV (class of '56) before furthering her education at Bethany College and West Virginia University where she earned a BA degree in Home Economics (class of '61). Her career began as a Home Economics instructor for the Pennsylvania electric company in 1960 where she was responsible for promoting electric stoves. After she and Greg moved their family to Miami, Florida, she embarked on a rewarding career as an elementary school teacher to 2nd and 3rd graders until her retirement in 2000.
Joanne is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Greg, their three children/spouses: Beth/Marcelo, Scott/Stephanie, Amy/Mike and grandchildren Elli, Mads, Greg and Wes, her brother Jim Eller and sister-inlaw Mary Eller.
Joanne is preceded in death by her parents, Yonsell and Pearle Eller and her brother Jay Eller, all of Proctor, WV.
Joanne was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and participated actively in a local Clermont sewing group, sharing her skills and companionship.
Her home was known for its open doors, delicious food and warm hugs that she readily offered to friends and family alike.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Joanne may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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