MCFADDEN, Jean Rhoades, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Nov. 2, 2023, at the age of 98. She passed away peacefully at Westminster Canterbury Richmond, where she resided for the past three years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Harry Rhoades; sisters, Dorothy Whitaker and Peggy Richardson; nephews, Paul Richardson and Gary Whitaker; and Wilson, her beloved husband of 60 years. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Atwell (Gary); grandson, Christian Atwell; and niece, Rachel Jones (Jay).
Jean was born in 1925 and raised on a farm in Southwest Virginia near Pulaski. She graduated from high school in 1943 and then attended Smithdeal Massey Business College in Richmond. It was there that she met the love of her life, Wilson, who was in the Navy stationed in Norfolk. When he returned from World War II, they married and settled in Bryan Park, where they lived for 50 years.
After business school, Jean went to work for the Virginia Insurance Rating Bureau, then worked for Sears Roebuck in the credit department for over 30 years. Jean was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She loved her church, Hatcher Memorial Baptist, where she was a member for over 75 years. There she served as a Sunday School Teacher, deacon, and Girls Auxiliary leader. Her deep faith was an example to everyone who knew her.
She loved music and even though she only had a few formal lessons that her mother traded her teacher for eggs, she learned to play by ear quite well. She loved gospel and country music. Jean was known for her many "sayings" most of which originated from her experiences on growing up on a farm. Even with the progression of Alzheimer's, she maintained her sense of humor and mischievous smile.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the exceptional caregivers who attended to Jean in the last years of her life. Annamarie Hunter, Hannah Walker, and all of the doctors, nurses, and staff at Westminster Canterbury which were a testament to the fact that not all angels have wings! There will be a Celebration of Life service on Nov. 28 at Hatcher Memorial Church at 1 p.m. The family will receive friends in the church parlor following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hatcher Church, 2300 Dumbarton Road, Richmond, VA 23228 or to Westminster Canterbury Richmond Pastorial Care Fund, 1600 Westbrook Ave., Richmond, VA 23227.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 19, 2023.
Jean was born in 1925 and raised on a farm in Southwest Virginia near Pulaski. She graduated from high school in 1943 and then attended Smithdeal Massey Business College in Richmond. It was there that she met the love of her life, Wilson, who was in the Navy stationed in Norfolk. When he returned from World War II, they married and settled in Bryan Park, where they lived for 50 years.
After business school, Jean went to work for the Virginia Insurance Rating Bureau, then worked for Sears Roebuck in the credit department for over 30 years. Jean was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She loved her church, Hatcher Memorial Baptist, where she was a member for over 75 years. There she served as a Sunday School Teacher, deacon, and Girls Auxiliary leader. Her deep faith was an example to everyone who knew her.
She loved music and even though she only had a few formal lessons that her mother traded her teacher for eggs, she learned to play by ear quite well. She loved gospel and country music. Jean was known for her many "sayings" most of which originated from her experiences on growing up on a farm. Even with the progression of Alzheimer's, she maintained her sense of humor and mischievous smile.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the exceptional caregivers who attended to Jean in the last years of her life. Annamarie Hunter, Hannah Walker, and all of the doctors, nurses, and staff at Westminster Canterbury which were a testament to the fact that not all angels have wings! There will be a Celebration of Life service on Nov. 28 at Hatcher Memorial Church at 1 p.m. The family will receive friends in the church parlor following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hatcher Church, 2300 Dumbarton Road, Richmond, VA 23228 or to Westminster Canterbury Richmond Pastorial Care Fund, 1600 Westbrook Ave., Richmond, VA 23227.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 19, 2023.
MCFADDEN, Jean Rhoades, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Nov. 2, 2023, at the age of 98. She passed away peacefully at Westminster Canterbury Richmond, where she resided for the past three years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Harry Rhoades; sisters, Dorothy Whitaker and Peggy Richardson; nephews, Paul Richardson and Gary Whitaker; and Wilson, her beloved husband of 60 years. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Atwell (Gary); grandson, Christian Atwell; and niece, Rachel Jones (Jay).
Jean was born in 1925 and raised on a farm in Southwest Virginia near Pulaski. She graduated from high school in 1943 and then attended Smithdeal Massey Business College in Richmond. It was there that she met the love of her life, Wilson, who was in the Navy stationed in Norfolk. When he returned from World War II, they married and settled in Bryan Park, where they lived for 50 years.
After business school, Jean went to work for the Virginia Insurance Rating Bureau, then worked for Sears Roebuck in the credit department for over 30 years. Jean was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She loved her church, Hatcher Memorial Baptist, where she was a member for over 75 years. There she served as a Sunday School Teacher, deacon, and Girls Auxiliary leader. Her deep faith was an example to everyone who knew her.
She loved music and even though she only had a few formal lessons that her mother traded her teacher for eggs, she learned to play by ear quite well. She loved gospel and country music. Jean was known for her many "sayings" most of which originated from her experiences on growing up on a farm. Even with the progression of Alzheimer's, she maintained her sense of humor and mischievous smile.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the exceptional caregivers who attended to Jean in the last years of her life. Annamarie Hunter, Hannah Walker, and all of the doctors, nurses, and staff at Westminster Canterbury which were a testament to the fact that not all angels have wings! There will be a Celebration of Life service on Nov. 28 at Hatcher Memorial Church at 1 p.m. The family will receive friends in the church parlor following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hatcher Church, 2300 Dumbarton Road, Richmond, VA 23228 or to Westminster Canterbury Richmond Pastorial Care Fund, 1600 Westbrook Ave., Richmond, VA 23227.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 19, 2023.
Jean was born in 1925 and raised on a farm in Southwest Virginia near Pulaski. She graduated from high school in 1943 and then attended Smithdeal Massey Business College in Richmond. It was there that she met the love of her life, Wilson, who was in the Navy stationed in Norfolk. When he returned from World War II, they married and settled in Bryan Park, where they lived for 50 years.
After business school, Jean went to work for the Virginia Insurance Rating Bureau, then worked for Sears Roebuck in the credit department for over 30 years. Jean was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She loved her church, Hatcher Memorial Baptist, where she was a member for over 75 years. There she served as a Sunday School Teacher, deacon, and Girls Auxiliary leader. Her deep faith was an example to everyone who knew her.
She loved music and even though she only had a few formal lessons that her mother traded her teacher for eggs, she learned to play by ear quite well. She loved gospel and country music. Jean was known for her many "sayings" most of which originated from her experiences on growing up on a farm. Even with the progression of Alzheimer's, she maintained her sense of humor and mischievous smile.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the exceptional caregivers who attended to Jean in the last years of her life. Annamarie Hunter, Hannah Walker, and all of the doctors, nurses, and staff at Westminster Canterbury which were a testament to the fact that not all angels have wings! There will be a Celebration of Life service on Nov. 28 at Hatcher Memorial Church at 1 p.m. The family will receive friends in the church parlor following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hatcher Church, 2300 Dumbarton Road, Richmond, VA 23228 or to Westminster Canterbury Richmond Pastorial Care Fund, 1600 Westbrook Ave., Richmond, VA 23227.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 19, 2023.
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