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Rhoda McLeese Obituary
RHODA ELLA McLEESE (Age 96)
Rhoda Ella Phillips McLeese of Washington, DC passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on March 26, 2022. Rhoda was married to the late Tuskegee Airman, John Charles McLeese. She is survived by one daughter, Rhoda McLeese Smith (Gilbert); one son, Michael A. McLeese (Christine); three grandchildren, Gilbert Smith, Jr., Jon McLeese (Raven), and Kellie McLeese; one great-grandson, Jaxson O. McLeese, and numerous other relatives and friends. Because of COVID, the service will be private. Memorial Gifts may be made to the DC Autism Society, PO Box 31245, Washington, DC 20030.
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Jesse Russell
April 5, 2022
My deepest sympathies to the family. May you all find peace and strength within your shared hearts and souls, and within each of you, memories of her and of all of those who came before shall live on forever. Thank you Sadie Phillips Gee and William Gee for notifying me of passing of Rhoda Ella Phillips McLeese. It meant a great deal to me. Jesse
Sadie Phillips Gee (William)
April 5, 2022
Ella and I were First Cousins. I will miss her, dearly. May she rest in peace.
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