Sarah Frances Rhodes

Sarah Frances Rhodes obituary, Westerville, OH

Sarah Frances Rhodes

Sarah Rhodes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Moreland Funeral Home - Westerville on Jul. 14, 2025.

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Sarah F. Rhodes, age 89, of Westerville,OH joined her beloved husband, Willie (Bill) Rhodes in eternity on July 7. Preceded in death by husband, Willie R. Rhodes; son, Willie R. Rhodes Jr; grandson, Matthew M. Mangia; Brother, Willis Hamilton; and sisters, Reba Stanforth and Mary Liebert. Surviving is daughter, Debra L (Rhodes) Mangia (Marc); daughter-in-law, Joann L. (Post) Rhodes; granddaughters, Jennifer Rhodes, Michelle M Mangia; grandson, Alex Rhodes; sister, Martha Todd; and brother Scott Hamilton, as well as great grandkids. Sarah worked for TransAmerica Insurance for many years. She loved the outdoors and was an avid camper. Sarah also loved working on all different kinds of crafts. In the last 5 years she has enjoyed going to Inniswoods Metro Gardens and the Whetstone Park of Roses to view all of the beautiful flowers. A private family service was held at the Moreland Funeral Home with burial to follow. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Dementia Society of America, www.dementiasociety.org. The family is also grateful to Transitions Care (Hospice), for their care of Sarah over the last six months of her life.

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