Naomi Rhoades Obituary
Naomi passed away on April 27, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on September 20, 1936 in Owensboro, KY to John and Maude Collins. She was a member of Bowling Green First Church of the Nazarene. She was a devout Christian who loved her church, family, and especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. William L. Rhoades and 10 siblings. She is survived by her children, Michael (DeAnna) Rhoades, Deborah (Richard) Meredith, Stephen (Regina) Rhoades, James (Anne) Rhoades, grandchildren, Jared Rhoades, Cameron Rhoades, Ryan (Jenni) Meredith, Ceann (Monte) Cassady, Victoria (Kyle) Simons, Sterling (Sheridan) Rhoades, Garrett Rhoades, and Will Rhoades, great grandchildren, Zoey, Evie Jo, and Kash Meredith, and Tenley and Teagan Cassady, Judah Simons, and Bo Rhoades, and sister, Becky Monlar Birdsley.
In lieu of flowers, donate to her local church: Bowling Green First Church of the Nazarene, 1503 Westen St, Bowling Green, KY 42104 or give online at https://sites.google.com/view/bgfirstky/online-giving?authuser=0.
Please visit Naomi's online guestbook at www.sykesfuneralhome.com and share a memory with the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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