Rosella Francois Rhodes passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 15, 2012. She was 84 years old and a native of Marksville, LA and a resident of Central. Visitation at Zoar Baptist Church in Central on Friday, Feb. 17 from 5 p.m. till 9 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. till services at 11:00 a.m. Burial immediately following at Zoar Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by son Lesley Rhodes and wife Patsy; daughter Virginia Duplessis and husband Steve; son Matt Rhodes and wife Barbara; grandchildren, Kyle Rhodes, Kristi Viola, Brandon and Whitney Rhodes, Mark and Rachel Duplessis, Erik and Tracey Duplessis, and Pam and Shane Martinez. Great-grandchildren, Charleigh Rhodes, Matthew Rhodes, Ella Duplessis, Brooke and Sophie Duplessis and Laci Martinez; and great great-grandchild Dominick Martinez. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Edward Rhodes; In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Baptist Children's Home. Special thanks to Hospice and the special care given by Kim and Tangela. The family is very appreciative and grateful to Louise Muse for her longtime friendship and loving care.
