Rosetta Rhymer

ANNA, Ill. -- Mrs. Rosetta A. Rhymer, 90, of Anna died at 10 a.m. Friday, May 1, 2015, at her daughter's home in Anna.

She was born Nov. 11, 1924, in Elco, Illinois, the daughter of George Sr. and Myrtle Dickerson Carter.

Rosetta is survived by her six children, Mary (Lacie) Betts of Tamms, Illinois, Peggy (Paul) Roberts of Wood River, Illinois, Barbara Rhymer of Anna, Terry (Meiko) Rhymer of Okinawa, Japan, Jimmie Rhymer Jr. of Anna and Phillip Jay (Debra) Rhymer of Anna; 10 grandchildren, Sally Betts, James Betts, Carol Ann Roberts, Sonia Rhymer, Chikako Merrill, Jimmy (Junko) Rhymer, Robert (Makeysa) Rhymer, Chris Rhymer, Bradley (Patty) Rhymer and Amy Rhymer; nine great-grandchildren, Curt Goins, Nathan (Jill) Betts, Racheal Betts, Brandon Rhymer, Kaimona Merrill, Jay Taiga Rhymer, Leah Rhymer, Weston Rhymer and Landon Rhymer; six great-great grandchildren, Lacie Goins, Wyatt Goins, Camiah Lowe, Kegan Betts, Callie Betts and Eykes Merrill; one sister, Janet Starr of Jonesboro, Illinois; three brothers-in-law, Howard (Linda) Dover of Thebes, Illinois, Alfred (Charlotte) Dover of Olive Branch, Illinois, and Floyd (Phylis) Dover of Charleston, Missouri; three sisters-in-law, Beverly (Bud) McHarry of Thebes, Ladonna Carter of Anna and Hazel Carter of Elco; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two infant sons, Gary and David Rhymer; four brothers, Hoover Carter, Frank Carter, George Carter Jr., and Wayne Carter; and one sister, Virgie Baker.

Rosetta was of the Baptist faith. She was an avid bingo player and enjoyed quilting. Rosetta retired from Choate Mental Health and Development Center after 32 years of service in dietary and as a mental health technician.

Funeral services for Mrs. Rosetta A. Rhymer will be at 11 a.m. today in the Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro, with the Rev. Lacie Betts officiating. Interment will be in the Anna City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

To leave an online condolence, visit rendlemanhilemanfh.com.

Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements.