Mary Elizabeth Rhodes
December 29, 1938 - April 28, 2019
Mary Elizabeth Rhodes, was born on December 29, 1939 in Fort Worth, Texas to the parentage of the late Clifton and Bessie Pearl Rhodes. Mary had three brothers: Clifton, James and Dennis and four sisters - Thresia, Gloria, Jimmie and Laverne. All preceded her in death except Thresia. Mary grew up in Stick Town which consisted of a row of ten houses on Nowlin Street. She moved one time and that was to her present address 2819 Lawnwood Street. The consistance contributed to her being a stable lady. Mary attended the Fort Worth Independent School District. At an early age Mary became a member of the North Ebenezer Baptist Church remaining there as a faithful member. Later she joined the True Light Baptist Church. She loved worshiping at both the churches. Mary had 12 children: Marilyn #1, Gary #2, Brenda #3,Vivian #4, Cynthia #5, Cheryl #6, Kenneth #7, Donald #8, Frederick #9, Darlene #10, Annette #11, and Karon #12. She was preceded in death by Kenneth #7 and Cynthia #5. She had a total of 30 Grandchildren, 40 Great-Grandchildren, 6 Great-Grandchildren and a host of nieces nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Mary Elizabeth Rhodes, was born on December 29, 1939 in Fort Worth, Texas to the parentage of the late Clifton and Bessie Pearl Rhodes. Mary had three brothers: Clifton, James and Dennis and four sisters - Thresia, Gloria, Jimmie and Laverne.... View Obituary & Service Information