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Melvina Rhodes Obituary

Melvina Rhodes, 72, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2025, at Augusta Health, in Fishersville. A graveside service will be held Thursday, July 17, at 11:00 a.m., at Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, in New Market. Reverend Tim Harley will officiate.

Miss Rhodes was born April 14, 1953, in Pottstown, PA, daughter of the late Julius Rhodes and Laura Byrd. She formerly worked for the United States Postal Service.

She is survived by her son, Hugh Duane Mark Mulzac and wife Andrea; two grandchildren, Paloma Mulzac and Arceneaux Mulzac; cousins, Dwight Rhodes, Barry Rhodes; and great cousin, Mya Rhodes; and Aunt Shirley Rhodes.

Online condolences may be left at valleyfs.com

Arrangements by Heishman Funeral Home Inc., Valley Funeral Service Branch, Edinburg.

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

Published by Northern Virginia Daily on Jul. 16, 2025.

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Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery

155 East Lee Street, New Market, VA 22844

Funeral services provided by:

Heishman Funeral Home, Inc.-Valley Funeral Service Branch - Edinburg

14116 S. Middle Rd., Edinburg, VA 22824

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