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Mary Rhoden Obituary
A resident of Athens Heritage Home, and formerly of Atlanta, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Thurman Rhoden. She was a member of Jefferson Ave. Baptist Church and a retiree of C & S National Bank.
Mary Rhoden is survived by a son, Gordon Rhoden, and daughter- in-law, Joan Rhoden, of Athens; a daughter, Diane Rhoden Purser, and son-in-law, Don Purser, of Marietta; six grandchildren; four great- grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, August 15 in the Carmichael-Hemperley Chapel. Rev. Gordon Rhoden, son, will officiate with Rev. Darwin Caldwell and Rev. Raymond Dunn assisting. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ìThe Heritage Room,î Athens Heritage Home, 960 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA 30606. The family will receive visitors Monday, 1:00-2:30 p.m. at Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, East Point, 404-761-1138.
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Darrell and Betty Roberts
August 15, 2005
Betty and I loved Aunt Mary so much.She was more a mother than aunt. We have missed fellowship with her living so far away, but never did we miss receiving a birth-day card until she was unable to care for herself.
It's a joy to know our loved one is with her Lord and Savior, and loved ones gone before. We shall see her again, praise be to God.
To Gordon, Diane and family, we send our love, our prayers, and as you celebrate her life at the time of her memorial service, we will be with you all in spirit.
May God bless you all. Come see us anytime- we love you all dearly.
Darrell and Betty
HELEN LOWRY
August 14, 2005
Hello Dianne and Gordon: There are no words that can express how I felt about your mother. I know your loss goes deep; but your mother is with your father and God. My love goes out to you. May God keep you in his love. Helen
Colleen Lowe
August 14, 2005
Gordon and family,
Sorry to hear the news of your Mother passing. It is so difficult to loose a parent and expecially hard to digest when both are gone. It just hurts. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you all,
Colleen
Joy (your SPOILED granddaughter)
August 13, 2005
I'll miss you so much Maw Maw - even though you were physically weak, you showed all of us just how strong your spirit was. Thank you for being so selfless, so generous. I sure do wish I could see you now. I hope you're dancing. . .and until we see each other again - I LOVE YOU! P.S. Tell Paw Paw hey for me - I miss him too.
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Michael Stone
August 13, 2005
I always enjoyed my visits to Aunt Mary's house. I greatly appreciated Aunt Mary's sense of humor and true joy of living. I pray that God comforts us as you enter your eternal rest.
Joan Rhoden
August 13, 2005
She was the best mother-in-law a daughter-in-law could have. In 38 years, I never heard her say a cross word. (Welcome Home, Maw Maw!)
Joan Rhoden
August 13, 2005
She was the best mother-in-law a daughter-in-law could have. I never, in 38 years, heard her say a cross word. I will miss her calm and loving ways. (Welcome Home, Maw Maw!)
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