Anita Louise Rhodes

Louise was born Jan. 23, 1947, to parents James Buford Box and Vinnie Dorline Cranford Box. She grew up in the Timpson area, graduating from Timpson High School and Massey Business College.

Louise has lived in the Central Heights area of Nacogdoches County for more than 20 years.

She was a loving and faithful daughter, wife, mother, and Granny to her family. She had a strong heart, which helped her fight a hard 25-year battle. She’s now at rest in the arms of Jesus.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Buford “Mike” Box; and granddaughter, Megan Hailey.

Her survivors include her husband, William F. “Bill” Rhodes; son, Lindy Cordell Hailey and wife Kailie; daughter, Kerri Lynn Martin and husband Joshua; her mother, Dorline Box; grandchildren, Brad Hailey and wife Ariel, Lane Hailey, Paige Hailey, Jillian Martin, Katy Martin, and Kamden Martin; and brothers, Billy Ray Box and wife LaEdra and James Box and wife Elaine.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 22.

Services are set for 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2014, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel, at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, with Bro. Josh Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Rock Springs Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Brad Hailey, Lane Hailey, Gary Adkison, Chris Box, Brian Box, and Robbie Box.

Louise’s family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 212 Gene Samford Dr., Lufkin, TX 75904-3358.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, Nacogdoches, Texas. Online memories and condolences may be offered at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com.