Bonnie Marie Rhodes (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Bonnie Marie Rascoe Rhodes, daughter of Ulna and Alma Watkins Duckworth, was born December 6, 1936, near Salem, Missouri. She departed this life Saturday, November 26, 2011, in Cox Medical Center South, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of seventy-four years, eleven months, and twenty days.
In 1952, she was united in marriage to Fred Rascoe, and to this union one daughter was born. Fred passed away in 1981.
Later, Bonnie married J. L. Rhodes, who preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Farris Duckworth.
Bonnie is survived by a daughter, Patricia Marshall, of Littleton, Colorado; two grandchildren, Tony Wrinkle, and his wife, Susie, and Tracy Wrinkle, and her husband, Bryan Hughes; six great-grandchildren, Zachary, Ty, Gregory, Christopher, Alexander, and Katelyn; two brothers, Ed Duckworth, of Salem, Missouri, and James Duckworth, of Linn Creek, Missouri; a sister, Eva Hildebrand, of Hartsburg, Illinois; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born and raised in the Salem, Missouri area, and then moved with her family to Illinois when she was nine. For the next several years, she lived in San Jose, Illinois, where she graduated from high school. After she and Fred were married, they made their home in Douglas, Arizona, and lovingly raised their daughter. During these years, Bonnie was a devoted homemaker to her husband and family. In 1963, she and Fred moved back to the Lebanon, Missouri area. Bonnie owned and operated a cattle farm which she ran by herself. While she and J. L. were married, they made their home on the farm.
Bonnie had professed her belief in Christ and followed the Baptist faith throughout the years.
In her spare time she enjoyed caring for her cattle, exploring the internet, and tracing her family history and genealogy. Her family was very important to her and she especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Bonnie was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and know that her family and friends will cherish the wonderful memories she created for them.
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