Geraldine “Gerry” Gros Rhodes, 86, a long time resident of Plaquemines Parish, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 10, 2020.
Gerry is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Irwin “Buddy” Rhodes, Jr.; her father and mother, Dalmas Gros and Angeline Dubois Gros; brother, Deoma Gros; father-in-law, Irwin Rhodes, Sr.; mother-in-law, Lillian Morel Rhodes; sister-in-law, Delores "Dee" Deroche (Speedy); Brothers-in-law Nolan Bodin and Don Rodriguez.
She is survived by her children, Stephen Rhodes (Arlene), Byron Rhodes (Wendy), Donna Rhodes Walker (Jerome), Maureen Rhodes Collins (John) and Tanya Rhodes Mareno (Barry); 8 grandchildren, Danielle Rhodes Bowles (Derek), Christopher Rhodes, Stephanie Rhodes, Jennifer Rhodes Herrin (James), Lindsay Walker Robichaux (Jacob), Sean Collins, Jude Collins, Meredith Mareno and 5 great grandchildren, Brooklyn Meladine, Isabella Herrin, Demi Robichaux, Darby Robichaux, and Braylen Rhodes. Also survived by her brother, Dalmas “Teeny” Gros, and sisters, Phyllis Gros Bodin and Beryl Rodriguez; brothers-in-law, Donald Rhodes (Thelma) and Daniel Rhodes (Judy), and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was a 1952 graduate of Thibodaux High School. Her interests included kindergarten teaching, cooking, sewing and a member of the New Orleans art club.
She enjoyed spending her latter days traveling, camping, painting, and every minute of being with her family.
Her kind and gentle soul will be sadly missed.
Due to current restrictions, a Memorial Mass will be announced at a later date.
The family would like to give special thanks to Passages Hospice of New Orleans, The Suites at Sugar Mill Assisted Living, and her sitter, Carrie Ardoin for their loving care.
Gerry is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Irwin “Buddy” Rhodes, Jr.; her father and mother, Dalmas Gros and Angeline Dubois Gros; brother, Deoma Gros; father-in-law, Irwin Rhodes, Sr.; mother-in-law, Lillian Morel Rhodes; sister-in-law, Delores "Dee" Deroche (Speedy); Brothers-in-law Nolan Bodin and Don Rodriguez.
She is survived by her children, Stephen Rhodes (Arlene), Byron Rhodes (Wendy), Donna Rhodes Walker (Jerome), Maureen Rhodes Collins (John) and Tanya Rhodes Mareno (Barry); 8 grandchildren, Danielle Rhodes Bowles (Derek), Christopher Rhodes, Stephanie Rhodes, Jennifer Rhodes Herrin (James), Lindsay Walker Robichaux (Jacob), Sean Collins, Jude Collins, Meredith Mareno and 5 great grandchildren, Brooklyn Meladine, Isabella Herrin, Demi Robichaux, Darby Robichaux, and Braylen Rhodes. Also survived by her brother, Dalmas “Teeny” Gros, and sisters, Phyllis Gros Bodin and Beryl Rodriguez; brothers-in-law, Donald Rhodes (Thelma) and Daniel Rhodes (Judy), and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was a 1952 graduate of Thibodaux High School. Her interests included kindergarten teaching, cooking, sewing and a member of the New Orleans art club.
She enjoyed spending her latter days traveling, camping, painting, and every minute of being with her family.
Her kind and gentle soul will be sadly missed.
Due to current restrictions, a Memorial Mass will be announced at a later date.
The family would like to give special thanks to Passages Hospice of New Orleans, The Suites at Sugar Mill Assisted Living, and her sitter, Carrie Ardoin for their loving care.
Geraldine “Gerry” Gros Rhodes, 86, a long time resident of Plaquemines Parish, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 10, 2020.
Gerry is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Irwin “Buddy” Rhodes, Jr.; her father and mother, Dalmas Gros and Angeline Dubois Gros; brother, Deoma Gros; father-in-law, Irwin Rhodes, Sr.; mother-in-law, Lillian Morel Rhodes; sister-in-law, Delores "Dee" Deroche (Speedy); Brothers-in-law Nolan Bodin and Don Rodriguez.
She is survived by her children, Stephen Rhodes (Arlene), Byron Rhodes (Wendy), Donna Rhodes Walker (Jerome), Maureen Rhodes Collins (John) and Tanya Rhodes Mareno (Barry); 8 grandchildren, Danielle Rhodes Bowles (Derek), Christopher Rhodes, Stephanie Rhodes, Jennifer Rhodes Herrin (James), Lindsay Walker Robichaux (Jacob), Sean Collins, Jude Collins, Meredith Mareno and 5 great grandchildren, Brooklyn Meladine, Isabella Herrin, Demi Robichaux, Darby Robichaux, and Braylen Rhodes. Also survived by her brother, Dalmas “Teeny” Gros, and sisters, Phyllis Gros Bodin and Beryl Rodriguez; brothers-in-law, Donald Rhodes (Thelma) and Daniel Rhodes (Judy), and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was a 1952 graduate of Thibodaux High School. Her interests included kindergarten teaching, cooking, sewing and a member of the New Orleans art club.
She enjoyed spending her latter days traveling, camping, painting, and every minute of being with her family.
Her kind and gentle soul will be sadly missed.
Due to current restrictions, a Memorial Mass will be announced at a later date.
The family would like to give special thanks to Passages Hospice of New Orleans, The Suites at Sugar Mill Assisted Living, and her sitter, Carrie Ardoin for their loving care.
Gerry is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Irwin “Buddy” Rhodes, Jr.; her father and mother, Dalmas Gros and Angeline Dubois Gros; brother, Deoma Gros; father-in-law, Irwin Rhodes, Sr.; mother-in-law, Lillian Morel Rhodes; sister-in-law, Delores "Dee" Deroche (Speedy); Brothers-in-law Nolan Bodin and Don Rodriguez.
She is survived by her children, Stephen Rhodes (Arlene), Byron Rhodes (Wendy), Donna Rhodes Walker (Jerome), Maureen Rhodes Collins (John) and Tanya Rhodes Mareno (Barry); 8 grandchildren, Danielle Rhodes Bowles (Derek), Christopher Rhodes, Stephanie Rhodes, Jennifer Rhodes Herrin (James), Lindsay Walker Robichaux (Jacob), Sean Collins, Jude Collins, Meredith Mareno and 5 great grandchildren, Brooklyn Meladine, Isabella Herrin, Demi Robichaux, Darby Robichaux, and Braylen Rhodes. Also survived by her brother, Dalmas “Teeny” Gros, and sisters, Phyllis Gros Bodin and Beryl Rodriguez; brothers-in-law, Donald Rhodes (Thelma) and Daniel Rhodes (Judy), and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was a 1952 graduate of Thibodaux High School. Her interests included kindergarten teaching, cooking, sewing and a member of the New Orleans art club.
She enjoyed spending her latter days traveling, camping, painting, and every minute of being with her family.
Her kind and gentle soul will be sadly missed.
Due to current restrictions, a Memorial Mass will be announced at a later date.
The family would like to give special thanks to Passages Hospice of New Orleans, The Suites at Sugar Mill Assisted Living, and her sitter, Carrie Ardoin for their loving care.
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