I went to call Velvet to wish her happy birthday today (August 16, 2021).  Email bad; phone numbers bad.  Looked on the Internet only to find she died over a year ago!  I am sharing this through my tears.  Knew her for many years as we started as "extras" in many films together (starting with "Mr. Mom") and  various TV shows.  We spent a lot of time together in those days, and for 40 years going forward.  Hadn't spoken to her since the pandemic, so a sad way to find this news over the Internet.  I'll miss "Velvita" so much.  What a good and supportive friend she was.  Loyal to the core.  Hugs and hugs and hugs.  

I am saddened by hearing of the passing of Velvet Rhodes. She was one of a kind and will truly be missed. It was great working with her and the people she surrounded herself with.  Her cats and birds were like an extension of her personality. She had a way of presenting her projects that reflected her outlook on life. Rest In Peace Velvet.

Velvet was one of the kindest and caring persons I've ever known.  We met more than 30 years ago in Los Angeles, and had stayed in touch regularly after my move back to the east coast in 2004.  We shared a love for acting and film and had just recently discussed the potential of my getting more involved with one of her projects upon completion of my PhD this year.  I am saddened that she is gone from this earth, but her spirit will live on in my heart and I will smile whenever I think of the many cheerful messages she has left on my phone over the years.  My condolences to her family and many, many friends!

I am so very sorry for your loss. I did not know Velvet personally.  We have been facebook friends for several years. I know she worked tirelessly for her many causes. She will be missed by all of those she touched. 

So sad to learn of the death of my friend Velvet.  We met when we worked together in downtown LA and remained friends until the end.  We shared some fun times together having in common our shared English background and our love of cats and our not so great love of working in law offices.

She was one of life's great characters and I have some hilarious memories of social events we have attended together and the occasional outrageous remark she would come out with.   May the Glendale International Film Festival be a lasting memorial to her.

She was one of two people to post a message on my father's Digital obituary. It felt necessary I did the same for her page. 

RIP Velvet. Challenges aside, you were there for people when they truly needed it.

Velvet and I had a friendship that went back 30-40 years  She was always in touch so when I found out today about her passing,.i was and am totally saddened. She was a good friend and an even better person who truly cared for people she knew Her wit and sense of humor are things I will always remember fondly.  RIP Velvet I truly hope that your ordeal is over ,and you are in a better place❤️

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Velvet Rhodes

16 août 1949 – 25 juillet 2020

Glendale Funeral Home

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