Jergene Nathenia "Dorothy" Rhoads Obituary (1942

Jergene N. “Dorothy” Rhoads, 82, passed from her earthly home on August 14, 2024. She was the daughter of George Wheeler Sparks and Gracie Carline Martin Sparks. Dorothy was born on February 10, 1942, in Lawrence County, AL. She enjoyed spending time in her garden, cooking and spending quality time with her grandbabies. Dorothy was a member of the Mt. Olive Church of God. She is survived by her son, Nathan Rhoads; daughter, Darla Stricklin; brother, Doyle Holmes; sister, Fern White; grandchildren, LeighAnn Lewis (Robert Rickman), Quentin Rhoads, Hannah Prescott (Dalton), Taylor Johnson (Brooke), Emily Bridges (Allen), Zach Stricklin, Maggie Ellsworth (Chandler), McCaden Rhoads and Kaylee Rhoads; great-grandchildren, Kyleigh, Atticus, Tanner, Hudson, Oaklee, Huxley, John Elliot and Harlow; and a host of nephews, nieces, and special friends. Dorothy is preceded in death her husband, William “Bill” Harold Rhoads, whom she married March 7, 1968; her parents; brothers, George and Sigurs; sisters, Lily, Velma and Vada; and her step-mother, Faye Sparks. Graveside services for Ms. Rhoads will be held in the cemetery of Mt. Olive Church of God on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 12:00 PM. Visitation will be Friday, August 16, 2024, at Booneville Funeral Home, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Saturday, August 17, 2024, in the sanctuary of Mt. Olive Church of God, beginning at 11:00 AM until service time at 12:00 PM. Bro. Don Boren will be officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Olive Church of God. Booneville Funeral Home will be in charge of all arrangements. Pallbearers will be Nathan Rhoads, Quentin Rhoads, Zach Stricklin, Taylor Johnson, Allen Bridges and McCaden Rhoads. Condolences may be extended to the family at boonevillefuneralhome.net