Alice Rhodes

Alice Virginia Rhodes, 93, of Cape Girardeau passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the Lutheran Home.

She was born Oct. 3, 1921, the eldest daughter of Fern and Jesse Elliott.

Alice grew up in St. Louis, embraced by her loving family, which included four treasured siblings.

She had many happy childhood memories.

She was salutatorian of her high-school class and attended Harris Stowe College two years.

She married Walter "Dusty" Rhodes in 1948.

Alice devoted her life to raising her daughters and supporting her husband.

Grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins lived nearby as her children grew, all sharing the joys of the extended Elliott family.

Alice was truly an angel on earth, modeling warmth and compassion throughout her long life. Her kindness was recognized and admired by all who knew her.

She was a patient and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and aunt, the embodiment of grace and selflessness.

She is survived by a sister, Doris Elliott; a brother, Jesse (Sandy) Elliott; two daughters, Susan (Mark) Kelley and Dusty Hayden; two grandchildren, Erin (Michael) Fulton and Rhodes (Lexy) Kelley; three great-granddaughters, Parker, Emma and Hadley Fulton; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Rhodes, and two brothers, John (Shirley) Elliott and Irl (Delphine) Elliott.

Our momma's spirit remains a source of inspiration to be a kinder, more generous person. We were fortunate to have loved her. To honor her memory, her family encourages you to spend time with people you love, enjoying life.

There is no service.

Online condolences may be shared at amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com.