Cathy L. Rhodes, 64, of Parsons, passed away at 1:15 a.m., Saturday, May 21, 2016 at her home.
She was born May 3, 1952 in Niles, Michigan to William James and Betty (Passmore) Jones. Cathy grew up in Niles where she attended school and graduated from high school.
For a time, Cathy worked at Essex Wire in Berrien Springs, Michigan. On February 9, 1975, she and William Ronald "Ron" Rhodes were married in Niles. Following marriage, she worked at the First National Bank in Niles until moving to Parsons in January of 1984. After making their home in Parsons, Cathy worked as a tax preparer at H&R Block for 17 years.
She was a Baptist. She enjoyed caring for her lawn, painting, and doing arts and crafts. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
Survivors include:
Husband – Ron Rhodes of the home
Four Children – William Ronald Rhodes, Jr. and his wife, Sally Ludington, MI
Melody L. Yeomans and her husband, Bill Cadillac, MI
Tina L. Chaney Pittsburg, KS
Ryan A. Rhodes and his wife, Tracy Parsons, KS
Nine Grandchildren and one "on the way"
Eight Great-Grandchildren
One Brother – Jeff Jones Niles, MI
One Sister – Diann Rotzien and her husband, Edward Niles, MI
Adopted Sister –Mary Green Frontenac, KS
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Keith Jones.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 26, 2016 at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Burial will be at South Mound Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the MD Anderson Cancer Research Fund. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.
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