Verna Irene Rhoades

March 10, 1939 - October 8, 2019

Verna Irene Rhoades of Ironton went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at the age of 80 years, 6 months, and 29 days. She was born March 10, 1939 in Belleview, MO, a daughter of the late Andrew Quincy and Leola Sheets Thompson. On October 28, 1961 Verna was united in marriage to Kenneth Rhoades who passed away July 31, 2008. To this union a son survives Michael (Beth) Rhoades of Hillsboro, MO. Also surviving Verna are two granddaughters; Madison and Morgan, a brother-in-law Don Akers of Belleview, a sister-in-law Roberta Thompson of Pilot Knob, a special niece Sandy Thompson of Pilot Knob, and a host of other loving family members and friends. Verna is preceded in death by one brother Wilburn "Bud" Thompson, an infant brother, three sisters; Wanda Sellers, Doris Sellers, and Nadine Akers. Verna was a high school graduate of Caledonia High School. She worked for General Electric, she also drove a School Bus for many years. Verna was a member of The Red Hat Society, AWANA, Silver Eagles, and was a Sunday School Teacher for The First Baptist Church of Ironton. A Celebration of Life for Verna will be held on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 1:00 pm from the Cole Family Chapel. Visitation will be held Friday, October 11, 2019 starting at 11:00 am. Pastor Aaron Boeving will be officiating the services. Interment will be in Caledonia Methodist Cemetery. Online condolences made be made at www.colefamilyfuneralhomes.com