Rhoda Alvena Rhodes, 19041947 (aged 43 years)

Name
Rhoda Alvena /Rhodes/
Given names
Rhoda Alvena
Surname
Rhodes
Married name
Rhoda Alvena /Phillips/
Birth 1904 32 36

Birth of a sisterCynthia Dorothea Rhodes
1907 (aged 3 years)

Death of a paternal grandfatherJohn Rhodes
2 October 1913 (aged 9 years)

Note: The Great Call.

The Great Call. Mr. John Rhodes. One of this district's best-known and most respected pioneers, in the person of Mr. John Rhodes, sen., of Limestone, was called to his long home on Thursday, October 2. The cause of death was senile decay. Deceased was 87 years of age. He landed in Australia in 1857, arriving in Melbourne in the old sailing ship "Lightning." Soon after arrival he caught the gold fever, and went to the diggings, but met with little success. Between 40 and 50 years ago he came to Mudgee district, and assisted in the laying out of Hargraves, Merrendee, Louisa, and other district centres. He then went in for general farming, and met with success, gradually improving his property till it was one of the best in the district. He was a careful, thorough, well-read, and obliging citizen, who will be much missed from the community. Deceased was a native of Bingley, Yorkshire, England. He is survived by a widow, 86 years of age, and the following children : - Edwin (Dunedoo), Mrs. Geo. Rayner, sen. (Mullamuddy), Mrs. E. G. Wood (Fairfield, Sydney), Mrs. G. Goag (New Lambton), Albert, John, and George (Limestone). Altogether, over 100 children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren survive. He was married for 64 years. The remains were interred in the Methodist portion of the Cudgegong cemetery, Rev. Mr. Rolfe, of Rylstone, officiating at the graveside (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 9 October 1913, page 18).

Death of a paternal grandmotherHannah
25 March 1919 (aged 15 years)

Death 20 March 1947 (aged 43 years)

Note: Mrs. Phillips

Mrs. Phillips A particularly sad death occurred in a Sydney hospital on Thursday last, when Mrs. Rhoda Alvina Phillips passed away at the early age of 43 years. Deceased, who was a member of the respected Rhodes family, resided at Tunnabutta, and there she enjoyed the love and esteem of everyone. A gentle, kindly lady, she never tired of rendering assistance to those in need of comfort, and her generous deeds will never be forgotten. She had been unwell for some time and, although her death was not entirely unexpected, the blow, nevertheless, was a terrible one to the bereaved husband, young family and other dear ones, to whom the deepest sympathy is extended. The funeral took place from St. Mary's Church, Mudgee, on Saturday morning, both services being conducted by the Rev. Father Cass. The arrangements were carried out by Messrs. J. C. Swords & Son. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 24 March 1947, p. 2. Rhoda Phillips Obituary

Burial 22 March 1947 (2 days after death)
Family with parents
father
mother
18681952
Birth: 1868
Death: 3 February 1952Mudgee District Hospital, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage Marriage1900
3 years
elder sister
3 years
herself
19041947
Birth: 1904 32 36
Death: 20 March 1947
4 years
younger sister
19071952
Birth: 1907 35 39
Death: 27 June 1952Mudgee District Hospital, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
Family with Private
husband
Private
herself
19041947
Birth: 1904 32 36
Death: 20 March 1947
Death

Mrs. Phillips A particularly sad death occurred in a Sydney hospital on Thursday last, when Mrs. Rhoda Alvina Phillips passed away at the early age of 43 years. Deceased, who was a member of the respected Rhodes family, resided at Tunnabutta, and there she enjoyed the love and esteem of everyone. A gentle, kindly lady, she never tired of rendering assistance to those in need of comfort, and her generous deeds will never be forgotten. She had been unwell for some time and, although her death was not entirely unexpected, the blow, nevertheless, was a terrible one to the bereaved husband, young family and other dear ones, to whom the deepest sympathy is extended. The funeral took place from St. Mary's Church, Mudgee, on Saturday morning, both services being conducted by the Rev. Father Cass. The arrangements were carried out by Messrs. J. C. Swords & Son. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 24 March 1947, p. 2. Rhoda Phillips Obituary