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Obituary For Sister Myrtle Jones Rhodes

Sister Myrtle Jones Rhodes, affectionately called Myrt of Marianna entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 10th, in the Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was 83 years old.

She was a native of Jackson County and a resident of Jackson and Bay Counties her entire life. She was of the Baptist faith and an active member of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church.. She retired from the Naval Station Warfare Center where she worked as a librarian.

Memories of Myrt will forever remain with one brother, William Jones of Miami, Florida; two god-sons, Kyle Ford of Panama City, Florida and Austin White of Marianna, Florida; step-daughter, Tammi Ray Hutchinson of Apalachicola, Florida; life long friend, Walter Ford of Panama City, Florida; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

A celebration of Myrt’s life will be held Thursday, April 16th at 1p.m. at The Love Center with Rev. Riley J. Henderson and Rev. Crushall Swilley officiating. Entombment will follow at the Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Panama City with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna.

Guest Book

Words can't express how much you meant to my family and I. You will always be remembered as a second mother to my children, an encourager, supporter in educational endeavors and just plain real about her historical views in life. Our Sis Rhodes has answered the call of our Savior to come on home. See you later my dear Sister until we see each other at that great heavenly feast. Sis Beverly Martin & Family

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Diva 1, how I miss you and our most interesting conversations and shopping escapades. What a beautiful persona inhabited your creative soul! Always ready to help and extremely optimistic should be adjectives forever found next to your name. Rest in peace, my dear friend Diva 2 Coennie Woods

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"Like scattered seeds, memories bloom forever." Myrt will always be remembered for being a no-nonsense, Cadillac-driving, dressed-to-the-nines fashionista who left an impression whenever she entered a room. May Myrt's precious memories linger with us forever. Tami Ray-Hutchinson and family

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We're saddened to hear about the passing of Auntie Myrt. She was a kind and thoughtful lady, who shall be greatly missed. Creig Rhodes & Family

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Sista Mryt, the sweetest and nicest lady Always very stylish to a "t". You will be sorely missed, I know you are at rest. Love always Cecelia Wynn

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Aunt Myrt you were always so stylish! My favorite aunt. Easy to talk to. Rest In Peace. VG

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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