Celia Mae Rhodes

1917 - 2012

Celia Mae Rhodes obituary, 1917-2012, El Dorado, AR

Celia Mae Rhodes

1917 - 2012

BORN

1917

DIED

2012

Celia Rhodes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 24, 2012.
Celia Mae Rhodes, 94, of El Dorado, Arkansas, died Thursday, May 24, 2012, at John R. Williamson Hospice House.
Born November 2, 1917, in Spearsville, Louisiana, she was the daughter of Charlie Martin Yossett and Molly Martin Yossett. She worked as a registered nurse at Warner Brown Hospital and Junction City Nursing Home. She was a charter member of Temple Baptist Church, Nick Springs Road, El Dorado, and a member of Mt. Union Golden Agers.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Tommy Rhodes; one son, Ben Colvin Rhodes; sisters, Maxine Day, Madie Hillman, Izora Johnson, Sally Yossett, Etta Brown, Dolly Harris, Clara Ward; brothers, Jack Yossett, John Yossett, Rufus Yossett, and Marshall McAdams.
Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn Saulsbury and her husband Pete of Smackover, Arkansas; sons, Charles Rhodes and his wife Jimmie of El Dorado, John Rhodes and his wife, Cathy of Clinton, Arkansas, Bobby Jack Rhodes of Mt. View, Arkansas, Michael Rhodes and his wife, Brenda of Farmerville, Louisiana, Don Rhodes and his wife, Barbara of Sarepta, Louisiana, Pat Rhodes and his wife Desha of New Orleans, Louisiana; sister, Mary Dean Scarborugh of Monroe, Louisiana; grandchildren, Chuck Saulsbury of El Dorado, Jason Saulsbury of Smackover, Lari Eakin of Smackover, Chuck Rhodes of Junction City, Arkansas, Clint Rhodes of El Dorado, Darla Rhodes of Crossett, Arkansas, Alicia Frey of Decatuer, Georgia, Michael Rhodes of El Dorado, LaTonya Ferguson of El Dorado, Hannah Rhodes of Clinton, Arkansas, Beegie Rhodes of El Dorado, Lynn Tadel of El Dorado, Tommy Rhodes of Monroe, Louisiana, Helen Knighten of Monroe, Louisiana, Ricky Rhodes of Sarepta, Louisiana, Robin Wells of Springhill, Louisiana, Henry Rhodes and Aaron Labadie both of New Orleans, Louisiana; 39 great grandchildren; and 7 great, great grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Liberty Baptist Church, Spearsville, Louisiana, with Dewey Rhodes officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.
Visitation will be from 6-8pm, Friday, May 25, 2012, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to John R. Williamson Hospice House, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, Arkansas, 71730, or charity of donor's choice.
An online guest book is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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May 26, 2012

Charlie Dean & Sue Gates posted to the memorial.

May 26, 2012

Diane(Cole) & Gene Kressman posted to the memorial.

May 26, 2012

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Charlie Dean & Sue Gates

May 26, 2012

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Diane(Cole) & Gene Kressman

May 26, 2012

So many years have come and gone since our days on Nick Springs Road. We would need a book to write about all of our adventures. Having the Rhodes family for neighbors was a great thing. We had instant ball teams, horses to ride and even our own premature zipline(their front yard). What wonderful memories. Mrs. Rhodes was always "there", her home was opened to everyone. Her faith never waivered. We send our deepest sympathy to the family.

May 26, 2012

To Carolyn/Pete and the Rhodes family, In this difficult hour may the Lords comfort and strength be with you. Carolyn, you are a rock in the Saulsbury family, I know if Mom were here she would say, "I love you"

Charlie and Becca White

May 26, 2012

Don and Barbara Rhodes
and Rhodes Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Renee Darst

Leon Cole

May 26, 2012

Mrs. Rhodes was like our family. As Colvin, Bobby, Gary and I roamed the woods and creeks, her house was always open and food was always on the table. My wife Mary and I had a good visit with her last Thanksgiving.

The entire Cole family joins all of you in missing a wonderful woman.

May 25, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you ......

Dodson and Pam Nale

May 25, 2012

You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Frank & Juanita Terry
Mountain View, AR

Camille Robertson Helms

May 25, 2012

Rhodes Family,
What a wonderful legacy of love and faith she left for you. I know she is enjoying all heaven has to offer.

May 25, 2012

Janelle Rhodes Grove and Jim Groves. You were well loved and will be missed very much.

Joey Dumas

May 25, 2012

Uncle Charles and other Family Members,

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have many fond memories of Mrs. Rhodes and the kindness she offered me through all the years. May your strength prevail to help you through this difficult time. I also trust that there is comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten.

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