Mrs. Helen Jeanette Streater Rhone Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Mrs. Helen Jeanette Streater Rhone

Mrs. Helen Jeanette Streater Rhone was born in Washington, DC on October 1, 1948 to the late Rev. Junior Streater and Helen Rodgers Streater. She received her heavenly wings on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Atrium Heath-Carolinas Medical Center.

She is married to Elmer Clayton Rhone and to that union one son was born as they shared a son and daughter between them.

Helen, also known as “Tinnie,” graduated Class of 1966 from J.R. Faison High School. She later worked for Chic Hosiery, Fruit Of The Loom and Hornwood. She was recognized several times for her work ethics (Employee Of The Month). Helen was known as a woman of few words but had a beautiful caring heart. She was a “True Mother Hen” when it came to the welfare and well-being of her family.

At an early age she confessed her life to Christ and joined Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church where she remained a faithful member since childhood. She served on Ebenezer Usher Board which was dear to her heart.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Streater, her father, Rev. Junior Streater, and a “Baby” Brother, Anthony Streater.

Mrs. Rhone is survived by her husband of 42 years, Elmer C. Rhone; two sons: Warren Streater, Darren Rhone (Hollie) and one stepdaughter, Deidre Rhone. Four grandchildren: Nicole Streater, Aubrey Rhone, Amelia Rhone and Aaron Rhone, six stepgrandchildren. Three sisters: Shirley Streater, Virginia Streater-Little, and Leslie McNeil (Henry). Four brothers: Robert Streater, James Streater, Sidney Streater (Queen) and Ervin Streater.

She also leaves a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

The Homegoing Services will be on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 1:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be at Westview Memorial Park, Highway 74-West, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

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Michelle Tillman sent Red and White Floor Basket for Mrs. Helen Jeanette Streater Rhone - May 30, 2023

With love and heartfelt sympathy from the Tillman family! ~Brenda Tillman and Family~

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Irene Harrington sent Solace Ivy Planter for Mrs. Helen Jeanette Streater Rhone - May 30, 2023

From William Frank & Eva Ratliff Family. May God Bless you and keep you in His Care.

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Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember the love she had for her family and friends. With all our love. Mahalia Staton, Trina and family.

Herman Mays sent Mixed flowers in a handled basket for Mrs. Helen Jeanette Streater Rhone - May 27, 2023

"Sending healing prayers and comfort during this tough time."From the Brothers of Four Cross Lodge No.109

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The McCoy family sends our heartfelt profound sympathy to the family of Mrs. Helen Jeanette Streater Rhone. We will always remember, her stepping out of her car with the brightest usher uniform on Sundays. May God continue to wrap his loving arms around you with love. The McCoy Family Vance, Mittie, Thomas and Bryson

We are sending our deepest and sincere condolences to the Rhone's and Streater's. May God always comfort the family. From the Brothers of Four Cross Lodge #109

We are sending our deepest and sincere condolences to the Rhone's and Streater's. May God always comfort the family.

My sincerest prayers and condolences go out to the Streater/Rhone family on the loss of a beautiful spirit! Ms Helen exemplified pure love and it shows in her family! She will be truly missed! 🙏🏼❤️ ~Michelle Tillman ~

Sending Our Condolences To The Family May God Comfort And Strenght You Helen Was Such A Sweet Kind Lady James And Sheila Felton

So very sorry for your loss,Continued prayers for the entire family James&Jean Neal

Although I never had the honor to meet Mrs. Rhone ,I have worked with her son , Darren for several years and consider him "My Work Son" & my heart breaks for him. I have never meet a young person that is more respectful than Darren, that says volumes on how he was raised. I can only image how proud she was of him . Prayers & thoughts will continue from Darren's work family. Polly Alexander

To the Streater family, our hearts are deeply blessed to have been connected to your family for so many years. When you lose a love one, we lose also! May God continue to be with you doing this time of your grievance. Junior&Helen Streater family-Lucius & Garfield Hailey family, Love forever!!

Our deepest condolences to the entire family. Rev. Charles and Carol Ford

So sorry to hear of your passing you always had a beautiful smile when we see each other & stop & talk take your rest in Heavenly peace 💖 lady Enfield Allen Ingram

Condolences to the Rhone and Streater families. Dianne Stanley Gatewood

My sincere sympathy and prayers are with you Clayton,your sons,daughter and the entire family of your beloved Helen! God Bless all of you and keep you in His comforting Arms! Much Love, Your cousin Faye.

Tina was a great person, she had such a humbling spirit and very nice to everyone. She will truly be missed. May she rest in peace. Lena and family!

Sorry to hear about Tina praying for the family. Tina and I work together for years, and she was a very sweet and had a very humble spirit. She will truly be missed.

My deepest condolences to the ENTIRE Rhone and Streater family. We loved and will miss Ms. Teenie. Vivian Kellock

With heartfelt condolences and prayers for the Rhone, Streater family. David, Mary Liles and family

With heartfelt condolences may you find peace knowing God care for you and ease your pain of the lost of your love one. David & Mary Liles & family

Words cannot express our sorrow but we know God holds the answer to all our sorrow. May his comforting ways encompass you in times of your heartache now and days to come! Aunt Rosemary, Jay, Denicia, Zion, Makayla, Zeta, Mone't and Montrel

Sending our condolences to the streater family prayer and love from Willie Mae and Alicia Helen was a very loving and sweet person we work for many years together she truly will be missed.

You are truly going to be missed my dear sweet friend. -from Grace Rorie & family .

Condolences and prayers from Arie Miles and family, classmate "66.

Condolences and prayers to the family. Class of '66

My condolences to the family praying 🙏

Sending prayers and hugs to the family in the passing of Helen very sweet and easy going person. Love You All 💖 Bertie Ingram and Barbara Ingram

Clayton, Rhone and Streater families, mercy and peace to all. God is nearby. Keep trusting Him. Think on the memories that are lovely and of good report. The LORD heal the brokenness in your hearts, I pray.

Sending prayers and hugs to the family.
Deborah Little Mangum

My Sincere Condolences to Rhone and Streater Family.Tina seem just like family to me. She was very kind and sweet lady. I am going missed you Tina. Rest well my friend .I will see you on the other shore.

Praying for the family.

We are sorry for the loss of your love one. May GOD bless the entire family. Callie & Susan Little

So sorry to hear of the passing of Helen such a sweet and humble spirit. We are praying for the family. Jerry & Patricia Bennett.

Sorry for your loss ! Sending prayers and condolences to the family. Brenda Merriman 🙏🏾

To Shirley, all siblings, Mr. Rhone, Darren and Warren Rhone and the entire family you have our prayers and sympathy. We are going to miss Helen's pleasant smile and her sweet spirit. Love George and Jacqueline Anderson.

Shirley & Virginia)..We are praying for the entire Streater/Rhone family. Tina was a beautiful soft spoken woman & friend. May God Bless all of the Family with comfort. Caleb & Catherine Sturdivant, ( Norlonn & Melissa)

Sending my condolences to The streater. praying for the family Helen was a very sweet and loving lady.DDN

Helen, so sweet and kind. Always had a beautiful smile, you could always feel the love she had for you. A previous one from us is gone. A voice we love is still. A place is vacant in our hearts, that never can be filled. Rest well my friend. You will always be loved and missed. Minister Wanda Johnson

Praying for the Rhone and Streater family.Helen was just a beautiful lady inside and out. She will truly be missed. MaY God strengthen you during times such as these.
Rev. Berdie Ingram & Family