Search by Name

Search by Name

Selma Rhodes Obituary

Selma H. Rhodes, 87, April 5, 2001. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at McLaurin Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Emerson Woodall will be officiating.
She is survived by her three daughters,Mary Frances Bowling of Willow Springs, Edna Earl Vann of the home, Barbara Nell Rhodes of Willow Springs; one son, Luther Thomas ""Tommy"" Rhodes of Willow Springs; three sisters, Hettie Ray Cooke of Wendell, Leila Askew of Charlotte, Beulah Mae Denton of Zebulon; one brother, Otis Hollifield of Buffalo, NY; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Friday night from 7-9 p.m. at McLaurin Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary's Street, Raleigh, NC, 919-828-1998.
The Rhodes family is being personally served by McLaurin Funeral Home. 919-553-7143

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

Published by The News & Observer on Apr. 6, 2001.

Memories and Condolences
for Selma Rhodes

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in Selma Rhodes's name

Memorial Events
for Selma Rhodes

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Selma's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Selma Rhodes's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more