Frances Martin Rhodes, 89, of 1128 Ellett Avenue, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2010 at Morehead Memorial Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, January 6, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel . Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery. Mrs. Rhodes was born September 28, 1920 in Rockingham County, NC, daughter of the late Hugh and Eva Martin. She was a member of First Church of the Brethren and was a homemaker. Surviving are two sons, Duane Rhodes and wife, Rhonda of Eden, and Sam Rhodes, III and wife, Patsy of Winston-Salem; five grandchidlren, Mike Rhodes, Jesse Mize, Tina Hale, Colin Rhodes and Evan Rhodes; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and brothers, Hugh Martin, Jr. and Calvin Martin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Buck Rhodes, Jr., son, Donnie Rhodes; daughter, Diane Rhodes; and grandson, Chris Rhodes. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening 6 - 8 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence. Online condolences may be offered to the Rhodes family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Dearest Family: I sit here with tears in my eyes remembering how funny Aunt Frances could be, her laugh and how creative she was. She could make ANYTHING! While I cannot be there with you, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. All my love, Janet
Janet Holliman
Tina Hale is a friend and coworker of mine. We are very sorry for the loss of your Granny and our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
Patricia and Michael Long
Dear Duane, Sammy, and Pat, Dad, Debbie, and I were very sad to hear Aunt Frances passed away. We wish we could be there to give you all big hugs and to share in your grief. Please know that we are praying for all of you and that we send our love. Love, Carol and Jim Rutgers
Carol Rutgers
Evan, I want you, your dad, and family to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of your grandma's passing on into heaven. I did not know her, but I am thankful for having had the privilege of having taught one of her special grandsons.;) I know that God is close and will give comfort for the days ahead when you'll really miss her presence. Love, Mrs. Rumbley
Mrs. Jeanne Rumbley
tina and steve, What a beautiful angel you have to watch over you.Know that I am thinking of you and your family. love,janel,jordan and kayla
janel hunt
Duane & Family and Sammy & Pat: We are very sad to learn of Aunt Frances' passing on Sunday and send our heartfelt and deepest sympathy to you. I am so very glad that Dad and I visited her a few years ago and that we had the opportunity to see you all too. It brought back a lot of wonderful memories of the times we spent sitting on Granny & Pop-Pop's big southern front porch on those warm summer days in July; day trips to the Philpot Dam; go-cart racing around Granny & Pop-Pop's yard; BBQ's at Dick's Drive-In and Sealtest; and all the down home fun we had when all the sisters/brothers visited at the same time. Your Mother (and Father too) will always hold a very special place in my heart. I'm sorry we all can't be there to help comfort you during this difficult time but please know we are with you in thought and prayer and send our love across the miles. Love, Debbie (Martin) Norman and Amanda Norman
Debbie (Martin) Norman
Are prayers are with you and your family. I owe a great deal to the love your mother gave me and my family. Mrs. Rhodes will always be loved and remembered. Bill
Bill Rice and family
Dwayne, Sorry to hear about your mom. She was always a good neighbor and friend. She will be missed. Freda
Freda Pyron
Duane, Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Kay Gammon
Frances' sweet spirit will be missed by all who knew her. May fond memories carry you through the days to come as you grieve your loss.
David and Candy Smith
How many kool-aid popcicles did she provide for us? How many cookies? How many times did she tell us to be careful in the cherry tree when she really meant for us to climb down and stay down? Handing out batteries when our flashlights were dark just when nighttime hide & seek started. Such fun we had in your back yard that seemed really huge! Mrs. Rhodes will be missed in many ways by so many people. She was a great part of making my childhood fun and safe. We all are crying tears with you. Susan
Susan Hale Walker
we are sorry for your loss
JT Hale,Jr
Duane,Rhonda,Colin,Evan: Sorry to hear of your mother/grandmothers passing. We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, and that our heart felt sympathys are with you.
Ron, Lisa, Codey Harbour
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