Marjorie Aline Rhodes

1924 ∼ 2017

Marjorie Aline Rhodes, 93, of Port Arthur, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Richmond, TX. Marjorie was born on May 15, 1924 in Port Arthur to the late William Albert Williams and Nora Bell Smith Williams. She was a volunteer at St. Mary Hospital in the gift shop and Sweetwater Methodist Hospital also in the gift shop for many years. Marjorie loved dancing, the Houston Astros, bowling, playing bridge with her bridge family. She loved people and never met a stranger.

Marjorie is survived by her son, Michael Rhodes of Port Neches; daughter, Janet VanBrocklin of Richmond, TX; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and a nephew, Robert Kiber. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry Lloyd Rhodes; sister, Mary Francis Kiber and brother, Emery Williams.

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Saturday, July 15, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with the funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland. The interment will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves.

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Sarah Mahan July 14, 2017

My uncle notified me this evening that my Great-Aunt Marjorie has passed away. She was one of my most favorite people on the planet. Her home was always full of love and laughter. Some of my earliest memories are of her playing piano with me at her old house. And of her and Uncle Bubba's beautiful roses. Aunt Marjorie had such love of people, community, and family. I don't think she ever knew a stranger. Her smile and warmth lit up even the darkest room! I love you very much, Aunt Marjorie! I was richly blessed for knowing you!