Wilma Janet Rhoades' Obituary
Wilma Janet Rhoades (Morris), age 78, of Leesville, LA, formerly of Manila, AR, passed away peacefully Friday, February 2, 2024 with her children by her side. Born in Jonesboro, AR to Hayward and Bessie Morris, Janet was a 1964 graduate of Manila High School. She received an associate degree in accounting from Lamar Salter Technical Community College in Leesville, LA. She was a woman of strong faith and a long-time member of Pine Hill Baptist Church.
Janet relocated to Grapevine, TX in 1986 where she was a long time employee at the City of Hurst (TX). Later she moved to Leesville, LA where she was an elderly care giver that often went out of her way to make their days a little brighter and filled with joy. She was a loving, caring mother and grandmother who loved to laugh and joke around. She completely adored her grandchildren, and her absolute favorite thing was to spend time with them and watch their growth and accomplishments. She also loved to sew, garden, and go to yard sales on the weekends.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by 5 brothers and 4 sisters.
She is survived by one daughter, Shannon Morris of Lewisville, TX; one son and daughter-in-law, Shane and Sarah Rhoades of Leesville, LA; five grandchildren, Hailey Allmann, Madison Rhoades, Brayden Rhoades, Jaxton Rhoades, and Ian Rhoades all of Leesville, LA. She is also survived by one sister, Millie Jones of Leesville, LA, and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, February 9, 2024, at Pine Hill Baptist Church with Brother Brion Dowden officiating. The family will receive visitors Friday from 1 p.m. Friday, 9, 2024.
A graveside service and burial will be in Manila, AR Wednesday, February 14, 2024 under the direction of Howard Funeral Home
Words of comfort may be expressed to the Rhoades Family at www.labbymemorial.com
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