Jessie Mae Rhymes's obituary , Passed away on May 8, 2025 in Joliet, Illinois

Jessie Mae Rhymes

June 23, 1953 - May 8, 2025 (71 years old)

Joliet, Illinois

Jessie Mae Rhymes's obituary , Passed away on May 8, 2025 in Joliet, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fred C. Dames Funeral Home

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Jessie Mae Rhymes

June 23, 1953 - May 8, 2025 (71 years old)

Joliet, Illinois


Jessie Mae Rhymes Obituary

The memory of Jessie Mae Rhymes of Joliet, Illinois, born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on May 8, 2025 at the age of 71, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Jessie Gilbert and Mary Gilbert; her husband Gary Gene Rhymes, Sr.; her grandson Reggie Meadows; her children, Brian Rhymes, Gary Rhymes Jr., Jessie Rhymes Sr. (Sabrina) and Ebony Williams (Jovonte); her grandchildren, Darren Meadows, Jessie Rhymes, Jr., Cameron Rhymes, Taylor Williams, Briana Rhymes, Michayla Rhymes, Austin Williams and Joseph Williams; her siblings, Brenda Gilbert, Jewelene Horton (late Anthony), Wilbur Gilbert (Tracy), Linda Matthews (Earl) and Lisa Gilbert; and her siblings-in-law, Rena Jordan and Lanta Rhymes, Jr..

For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at http://www.fredcdames.com, where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fred C. Dames Funeral Home



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May 29, 2025

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May 29

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Fred C. Dames Funeral Home
3200 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60431

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3200 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60431

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3200 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60431

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June 03

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Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
20953 W Hoff Rd, Elwood, IL 60421

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