Freda Eldena Rhodes

May 16, 1924 - January 5, 2014

Freda Eldena, daughter of Leah (Rodgers) and Andrew (Andy Holt) was born May 16, 1924 on the family farm southwest of Carmen, Oklahoma. She passed away at Beadles Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family, January 5, 2014 at the age of 89 years, 7 months and 20 days. She was a graduate of the Alva School System. On August 5, 1944 she was united in marriage to Rosco Garnie Rhodes. Freda had many jobs in Alva. She worked at the Alva General Hospital, TG&Y, Dotterer’s Café, VIP Steakhouse, Joyce’s Café and Holders as well as taking care of her parents and grandchildren. She was a member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary and the Barnes Street Church of Christ where she was baptized at the age of 12. Freda was a devoted follower of Christ. She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren and telling stories of when she was a child. Mrs. Rhodes was preceded in death by her husband, Rosco in 1968; a great granddaughter, Chesney Starks; two brothers Clifford and Alfred Holt; Five sisters, Ethel, Leola, Velma, Hazel, and Delphia. Freda is survived by her son, Randy and his wife, Betty Rhodes; three grandchildren, Ronnie Rhodes, Ricky Rhodes and his wife Cassie, Brenda Starks and her husband Damien; three great grandchildren, Chandler Starks, Kambri and Ryker Rhodes; a sister and her husband Verda and Dean Murrow; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. PDF Printable Version