Laura Rhodes Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on December 5, 2025, at the age of 90, Laura Rhodes (Yulee, Florida) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Jefferson, Sr. and Luella Hooper Akins; her husband Deacon Daniel Rhodes; her daughter Gloria Rhodes Washington; her grandson Lewis Melton; and her siblings, Mary Akins, Ellen Green, Archie Glaspy, Moses Glaspy, Harry Jefferson, Joseph Jefferson, William T. Jefferson, Johnnie Akins and Sammie Akins.
She is survived by: her children, Luella Rhodes Blount (Richard) of Columbus, GA., William Jefferson of Jacksonville, FL, Daniel Rhodes, Jr. (Loraine) of Jacksonville, FL, Kelvin T. Rhodes (Georgette) of Fernandina Beach, FL. and Ralph Washington (Janice); her grandchildren, Ryan Noble (Evette), Shawnda Noble, Da'Lon Green, Teranaye Rhodes, Tyrone Rhodes, Jr. (Jennifer), Lauren Murray (James), Deangelo Quarterman, Victor Washington, Lydia Washington, Isaac Washington (Angela), Rachel Washington, Carrington Rhodes, Gerren Joyner, Sherry Blount and Marc Blount (Yvette); her great grandchildren, Nehemiah Noble, Rhyan Noble, Ryleigh Thompson, Camrin Rhodes, Genesis Rhodes, Giovanni Rhodes, Laila Murray, Jadien Murray, Ensley Rhodes, Sydney Rhodes, Angelo Washington, Ramone Williams, Marc Blount, Jr., Reniyah Blount, Brindia Blount, Shabreea Blount, Micahyah Blount (Crystal) and Kahlida Blount; her great great grandchildren, Nasir, Nadja and Aura; and her siblings-in-law, John Simmons, Sr. (Jorene), Leila Akins of Jacksonville, FL, Ida Cushion of Jacksonville, FL and Mary Jefferson of Ocala, FL..
