Leola Rhodes Sims Obituary
We bid farewell to Leola Rhodes Sims of Hartsville, South Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 5, 2026 at the age of 93. Leola touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leola Rhodes Sims to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Leola may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jessie Leo Weatherford and Gerusha Annie Gibson Weatherford; her former husband James Thomas Rhodes, Jr. (JT); her husband Robert Edward Sims; and her son Joel Michael Rhodes.
She is survived by: her son Doel S. Rhodes (Joanne) of Goose Creek, S. C.; and her grandchildren, Doel Ryan Rhodes of Goose Creek, S. C. and Laura A. Privette.
Memorials may be made to the Emmanuel Baptist church Building Fund, 1001 North Marquis Highway, Hartsville, S.C. 29550.
