Janet Moore Rhodes
May 31, 1944 ~ January 9, 2024
Born in:
Haywood Co., NC
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Janet Moore Rhodes, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
A native of Haywood Co., Janet lived in Candler all of her life. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Carthine Foister Moore. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Theodore Roosevelt Rhodes, Jr.
Mrs. Rhodes retired from the City of Asheville after 25 years of service and was a longtime member of Hominy Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Samantha Byrd (Rick); and two grandchildren, Geoffrey and Jennieve Davis.
Her family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday at Hominy Baptist Church. The funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. Pastors Melissa Hughes and Kevin McDaniel will officiate. Interment will then take place at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Daily Bread Program at Hominy Baptist Church, 135 Candler School Road, Candler, NC 28715
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
Services
Visitation: January 14, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Hominy Baptist Church
135 Candler School Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828)667-4541
Funeral Service: January 14, 2024 2:00 pm
Hominy Baptist Church
135 Candler School Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828)667-4541
Burial: January 14, 2024 3:00 pm
Pisgah View Memorial Park
1529 Smokey Park Hwy
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 667-4415
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Janet was a very sweet lady her mom and my mom were best friends .Howard was gentle and giving I think of them often.Sorry for your loss
Janet was one of the sweetest, kindest, most loving people I’ve ever known. She was a special friend from first grade to the present. She will be deeply missed.
Janet and I were friends all our life. I have some wonderful memories with Howard and Carthine, and the Foster grandparents next door. I am so sorry for your loss. Janet was truly a very special person, and loved by all.