Maude Rhodes

Maude Ruth Graybeal Rhodes, age 94, of Warrensville, NC, died Friday, September 4, 2009 at Britthaven of Wilkesboro. Mrs. Rhodes was born February 20, 1915 in Creston, NC, to the late Wilson and Jenny Graybeal. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Willliam Howard Rhodes. Mrs. Rhodes was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She enjoyed gospel music, gardening, sewing, flowers, and making fudge. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 7, 2009 at 3 p.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson, NC by Rev. Felman Cheek. The family received friends from 2 - 3 p.m. Sunday prior to the service at Ashelawn. Burial followed in the Rhodes Cemetery in Warrensville, NC.  Mrs. Rhodes is survived by:  One daughter: Mildred Ham of North Wilkesboro, NC. Two sisters: Nell Hudler of West Jefferson, NC and Irene Edwards of West Jefferson, NC.     One brother: James Graybeal of Jefferson, NC. 3 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website, www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.