Patricia "Patti" Rhodes

Patricia "Patti" Rhodes

Patricia Rhodes Obituary

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Patricia "Patti" Rhodes, 77, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 8, 2025.

A native of Savannah, Patti dedicated 32 years of service to Brasseler USA before retiring. She shared her love of music by playing piano for many years at Waters Avenue Baptist Church, and later found her forever church family at Hope Baptist Church, where she continued to serve the Lord faithfully.

Patti was a devoted mother, cherished friend, and caring neighbor. She was known for her generous spirit, her kindness, and her talent in the kitchen-especially her love for cooking and baking.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Virginia Thompson, and her granddaughter, Sunniy Thompson.

Patti is survived by her daughters, Tiffany and Patty; her brother, Gene (Krista); grandsons Daniel (Mindy), Joshua, Jonathan PD, and Noah; granddaughter Sarah (Chris); great-granddaughter Natalie; and a host of nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.

A memorial service will be Saturday, September 13th at 11:00am at Hope Baptist Church, 11100 White Bluff Rd, Savannah, GA 31419

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Savannah or Hope Baptist Church in her memory.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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1328 Dean Forest Rd, Savannah, GA 31405

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