With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Ruth Rhodes, 86, of Gable, SC, widow of the late David Rhodes, who passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024.

Life Reflections

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven; A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted.   ~Ecclesiastes 3:1-2~

Ruth Ann Ceasar Rhodes was born December 14, 1937, in Clarendon County, South Carolina. She is the last sibling of fourteen, to be born to the late Preston and Daisy Ned Ceasar.

On Sunday, July 21, 2024, at McLeod Hospice House, Florence, South Carolina, God called His servant home from labor to reward.

At an early age Ruth joined Melina Presbyterian Church. She also received her formal education from Melina Parochial School.

Ruth worked on the farm and met the love of her life, David Rhodes, in which they got married and were blessed with one son, David Rhodes, Jr.

Ruth was preceded in death by: her mother and father, her husband, David Rhodes; her son, David Rhodes, Jr.; seven brothers and six sisters.

She leaves to cherish her loving memories: two sisters-in-law, Clara McCoy Ceasar and Eula Mae Felder; a special niece and caregiver, Ms. Diann Nelson; a special nephew, Mr. Walter Nelson (his companion, Ms. Carrie McFadden); a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends and family at 1194 Butterfly Lane, Gable, SC, beginning Wednesday afternoon, July 24, 2024.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.