Virginia Rhodes
December 04, 2012
Virginia Louise Rhodes peacefully joined her husband in heaven on December 4, 2012. She was 95 years old. She was born in Lucas County to James and Kathryn Wallace on February 6, 1917.
Virginia grew up in Des Moines and graduated from Roosevelt High School. She married Everett Rhodes in July of 1940. They were married for 67 years, living mainly in small communities of Iowa, retiring to Minnesota and finally returning to Iowa ten years ago.
As a young woman Virginia worked at the telephone company in Des Moines. Later on she was a full-time mother to daughters, Marcia Getto and Rachel Scott. She was also a devoted partner in her husband’s ministry. Before retiring to Albert Lea, MN she happily worked at American Republic Insurance for seven years.
Virginia became a talented artist during the last half of her life. Her paintings will live on and be enjoyed by many. A lovely lady, full of grace, she will be forever missed by all who were fortunate to know and be loved by her.
She was a grandmother to Scott Rogers (Diane) and Amy Scott and a great grandmother to Reanna and Keegan Rogers.
Cards of condolence may be sent to her daughters at 2917 SW 14th Street in Des Moines, Iowa 50315.
No services are planned. She had donated her body to Des Moines University. The family asks that no memorial donations be sent.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com