Rhodes, Juanita 90, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024 after a long battle with dementia. Juanita was born on October 30, 1933 in Calhoun, Georgia to James Patterson Smith and Bernie Hester Smith. She lived the majority of her life in Tampa, Florida. She most recently resided in the home of her caregivers, her daughter and son-in-law in High Point, NC. Juanita was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She loved taking care of people and making them feel comfortable. She is preceded in death by her husband Bennie Rhodes of 44 years, her parents, brother, and her longtime companion Robert Diaz.
Juanita is survived by her daughter and caregivers Judy (Bob) Wyrick, her son’s Ronnie (Liz) Rhodes, Robin (Laura) Rhodes. Grandchildren Raymond (Miranda) Bragg, Erik (Brandi) Rodriguez, Madison Rhodes, Sarah (Nathan) Dufresne, Aaron (Julie) Broz, Jennifer Behrens, Rodney (Amey) Wyrick, Christina (Ricardo) Gutierrez. Along with 23 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will take place on Sunday, March 24 at Blount & Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories,
4207 Lake Avenue Tampa, Florida from 1:00- 2:00pm with the funeral Service to follow at 2:00pm
In lieu of flowers, tribute donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association and/or Dementia Society of America In her memory.
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