Jeanette F. Rhodes

Jeanette is survived by her husband, Milam Kingsley Rhodes of Junction City, AR and is preceded in death by her parents Grady “Red” Fuller and Eunice Hanry Fuller along with her adopted brother Gerald Hanry, Sr.

Jeanette was born on June 30, 1932 to Red and Eunice Fuller. Jeanette attended and graduated from Junction City High School and then completed her education at The Green School of Business. Jeanette joined the Anna Giller Trust after graduation and retired over 50 years later having dedicated her career to the Anna Giller Trust. She married a handsome sailor by the name of Milam Rhodes on November 15, 1957 and they remained married for 59 years.

Jeanette was baptized a Baptist at the First Baptist Church of Junction City in 1949. Jeanette was an admirer of fine clothes and fast vehicles. She played softball in her youth, was an outstanding cook, and excellent judge of character. She looked forward to listening to the Junction City Dragon football games on the radio on Friday nights. Professionally Jeanette was admired and recognized for her vast knowledge, organizational skills and business acumen.

Jeanette passed peacefully in her home after a lengthy illness. A special thank you to her dedicated caregivers Stephanie Ford, Patricia Robinson, Tyshika Ford and Dorothy Miller.

Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, June 20th at 1:00 p.m. at Young’s Funeral Directors, with services to follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Young’s Chapel. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Junction City under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. Longtime family friend, Pastor Edith Hill of the Presbyterian Church of Ruston Louisiana will officiate the celebration of Jeanette’s life.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hope Landing of El Dorado, Hopelanding.com.

The family extends many thanks to pallbearers Montgomery Wilson “Wil” Griffin, Jim Hanry, Lawrence Hanry, Richard Hanry, Carl Mark Johnson and Duke Allison.

An online registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.