Betty Jean Rhodes

betty rhodes

September 28, 1927 ~ August 14, 2020

Born in: Buncombe County, NC
Resided in: Arden, NC

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Betty Jean West Rhodes, 92, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at Aston Park Health Care Center.

Mrs. Rhodes was born in Buncombe County to the late Floye and Nell Gentry West. She was also preceded in death by two husbands, William P. Gant and Donald Rhodes and a son, Dennis P. Gant.

Mrs. Betty was a lifelong member of North Asheville Baptist/Brookstone Church. She formerly taught Ladies Sunday School and Ladies Bible studies and served as a greeter. She retired from Sears and loved her family deeply and especially her grand, great grand and great great grandchildren.

Mrs. Betty is survived by her four children; daughter, Victoria R. Tweed (Keith) of Asheville; sons, Lawrence S. Gant (Doris) of Asheville, W. Ronald Gant of Columbia, SC and Rance M. Rhodes (Cheryl) of Asheville; ten grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.

She will be laid to rest in a private family service at Piney Mountain Methodist Church Cemetery. A celebration of life is planned for Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. the service will be held at Brookstone Church, Weaverville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mountain Care Adult Day Services of Buncombe County.

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.

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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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Celebration of Life: August 29, 2020 11:00 am

Brookstone Church - Weaverville
90 Griffee Rd.
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828)658-9443
https://www.brookstonechurch.org/

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  1. praying for comfort over the family! I know she is signing with the Lord while smiling down at her loved ones.

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  3. Many prayers for all the family may you find comfort and peace during this difficult time much love to all

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  5. My prayers are with all of the family. I met Betty in 2006 at the North Asheville Baptist Church & we had such a kindred spirit that I never forgot her since then. I lost touch but she never left my heart so I’ll see her again soon when I get Home. My twin brother Larry Stephenson & his wife Lisa loved her so too.

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  6. My prayers are with the family. The memories of Betty go back many many many years. The memories are in Tangled with kitties Playland can you put

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  7. I’ll always cherish the fond memories.. she was a wonderful grandmother to my son Dane P. Gant .. RIP ‘Mamow Betty’ 💖

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  9. Miss Betty has always been representative of God’s Spirit on earth to me …always a sweet smile and a hug no matter how she felt..Heaven is rejoicing and she is home. See you there Miss Betty ❤

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  10. We worked with Miss Betty for many years at Sears. Always enjoyed seeing her at the Sears retirement get togethers. Prayers for peace and comfort for the family.
    Bill and Pat Grogan.

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  12. Ms. Betty….

    Words can not describe how much you are missed. Your smile, laughter and carefree conversations will be forever in my heart. I know it was very hard for you not to see your family in person, how you loved to talk to your family on the phone…..you would light up and make everyone laugh.

    Your family was always so supportive of you even when they couldn’t see you. Such a difficult time for everyone but I know that your family knew that you were loved by everyone around you. Your presence is still felt and will be for a long time.

    Vicki, Rance and Cheryl………Thank you all for your kind words, all the special treats you sent (that she soooo enjoyed, so did we) and the flowers.

    Ms. Betty…..you were loved by so many and it is with a heavy heart that I say good bye…..
    Memories of you will be forever in my heart…….

    Love Laura

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  13. Vickie, Keith and family. So sorry to read of your mamas passing! She was such a sweet lady. She is singing around the throne of God! I hope she has run into Gary by now. They are where we are waiting to get to.

    May Jesus comfort you! Just hold to his hand!

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  14. To my sweet Betty,

    You were a blessing to me in the time I’ve known you. I looked forward to coming into work because you were there to always greet me with a smile. My heart is broken that you aren’t here with us anymore, but I know you’re in the arms of Jesus. You knew where you were going, and I wish I could’ve seen your face when you stepped through those pearly gates. I love you so much Betty. I will always think about you. ❤️

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  16. I had the pleasure to sit with Mrs Betty at church many Sunday mornings the she started coming to Mountain Care Adult Day where I worked it was so good to be able to see her on a daily basis we had some great memories I will miss her such a loving & sweet lady & she loved the lord & her church

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