Rhea Louise Fox

Rhea Louise Fox obituary

Rhea Louise Fox

Rhea Fox Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory Oxon Hill on Dec. 15, 2025.
Rhea Louise Fox (née Keller)

Rhea Louise Fox passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the love of her husband and soulmate, Harold. A woman of deep intellect and compassion, Rhea held lifelong passions for science, music, travel, and boating. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Rochester, followed by a Master of Science in Nursing. Driven by her commitment to helping others, she pursued additional training at the National Institute of Psychotherapies in New York City, where she became a certified psychotherapist and maintained an active practice for many years.

Above all, Rhea was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother whose warmth and wisdom touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. Rhea is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, Harold; her children, Harold (Alison) and Andrhea; and her five adored grandchildren: Chase, Jesse, Tyler, Sam, and Jeffrey.

Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to either of the following causes that were close to Rhea's heart:

Sea Turtle Nesting habitat Conservation
The Conservation Fund
https://www.conservationfund.org/our-impact/news-insights/sea-turtle-nesting-habitat-protected-on-floridas-east-coast/

Parkinson's Disease Research
Johns Hopkins University, in support of research led by Dr. Ankur Butala

Contributions may be mailed to:
Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine
550 N. Broadway, Suite 731
Baltimore, MD 21205
(Please include a note designating the gift for "Johns Hopkins PD Research led by Dr. Ankur Butala" in memory of Rhea Fox).

Memorial donations may also be made online at https://secure.jhu.edu/form/neuro by selecting "other" and specifying "PD Research" in memory of Rhea Fox. Condolences may be made by using the Memories tab on this page.

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