Margaree Rhodes
May 5, 1928 — November 24, 2021
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Margaree Rhodes
Ecclesiastes 3:1
A time to be Born Margaree Viola Robinson Rhodes of White Plains, NY was born on May 5,1928 in New York City to Selena Robinson and Richard Roberts. She and her late sister, Julia, were reared by a dear aunt and uncle, Earnestine and Paul Chisholm in Seabrook, SC
A time to Acquire She was educated in Beaufort County and attended the historic Penn Center (formerly Penn Normal Industrial & Agricultural School) on St. Helena Island.
Similar to experiences in “Warmth of Other Suns”, Margaree migrated to New York in 1949, where she did domestic work for many families in Westchester County. When one of the families began a business (ROWOCO), she remained in their employ as both a domestic and as a clerk.
A time to Plant In her youth, she was a member of Huspah Baptist Church and baptized in Huspa Creek. In 1949, Margaree united with Calvary Baptist under the leadership of Rev. Hayward Morris. She and Leroy Rhodes, who predeceased her in 1985, were married at Calvary in 1958 by Rev. W. T. Young. Calvary Baptist Church continued to be an important part of Margaree’s life. In 2007, she received a Church and Community Mothers Appreciation Award. Margaree served under each of Calvary’s six pastors and was a faithful member of the Gospel Chorus, Pastor’s Aide, Women’s Fellowship and Sunday School when health permitted.
A Time to Laugh Margaree relished spending time with family and friends while breaking bread and sharing a laugh. She was known for her sweet potato pies and, a distant second, was her version of a Waldorf salad.
A Time to Die During more than six decades as a resident, Margaree often enjoyed walking around White Plains and vicinity. I can imagine that on November 24, 2021 her knees were replaced and she is now walking around Heaven.
A Time of Legacy In March of 2000, Margaree was predeceased by her first born, Johnnie Leroy. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Olivia and an innumerable host of relatives and friends.
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ATTENTION: During the continuing COVID-19 crisis, as we slowly begin to phase back into small capacity public visitations/services, we need your help in limiting and controlling the number of people inside the church, so please govern yourself accordingly for the health & safety of all. Thank you so kindly!
A Visitation/Wake will be held on Thurs. 12/2 from 11:00AM-12:00PM with limited seating due to COVID restrictions, Funeral 12:00noon. But the church will be live-streaming the service on ZOOM, also available on our website the day of the service where it says WATCH VIDEO, so you're able to view there/here also/instead, as there is LIMITED seating until the church is at their CAPACITY based on COVID restrictions & required social distancing (& it's preferred you have pre-registered with the church in advance so you're on their attendee list - https://forms.gle/AYr3bEnZCuxv7aVo8 ). So you may come to the church to try to attend, with your masks on. At the very least you can get hand sanitizer & sign the register book (NOTE: please feel free to bring your own pen). If not at capacity, you will be allowed in to have a seat; but if at capacity by the time you get there, you may be required to leave the premises after signing register book, so as not to be in violation nor cause a health hazard, so please govern yourself accordingly. Regardless of if you're able to enter/be seated, or not, social distancing MUST be maintained inside & outside at ALL times (NO touching/hugging/handshaking, ONLY elbow bumping briefly if at all). If instructed, PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY leave the building & premises if the church is at their restricted capacity. PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY follow & abide by the directions of the funeral home staff and/or church or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & NYS law, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home and/or church, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.
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The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that the family of Margaree Robinson Rhodes entrusted the care of their loved one to us, and that they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the family of Margaree Robinson Rhodes during their time of bereavement.
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Please leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in her honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Definitely Please SIGN IN on the Memory Wall as a virtual way of signing the register book, especially if choosing to stay safe/not able to sign in person.
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You MUST come to the church & cemetery wearing a mask, & wear a mask inside the church/social distance as much as possible at all times. You must use hand sanitizer upon entering the church. If you know you have a coronovirus/COVID-19; are sick/experiencing symptoms of coronovirus/COVID-19; are immuno-compromised and/or have health/other conditions that make your body more susceptible to illness, please do NOT attend any services nor come into the church. Please feel free to bring & use your own pen for signing the family's register book - you are encouraged to please BRING & use your own PEN for signing. Please follow & abide by the rules of the church, and directions of the funeral home staff, church and/or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & NYS law, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the church and/or funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.
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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made as follows:
1} Margaree enjoyed listening to gospel music. Often nursing homes residents are not able to listen to comforting music because devices get broken. If you would like to purchase a device for the Recreation Unit of Adira to share with residents, there is a Custom Gift List under the name of Margaree Rhodes on Amazon.com
2} Calvary Baptist Church - Building Fund:
· Mail your donation to 188 Orawaupum St, White Plains, NY 10606
· Drop off in church’s mail slot on the Rev. Dr. Lester Cousin Way (Orawaupum Street) side of the building
· Zelle your donation at cbc188offering@gmail.com
· Text GIVE to (914) 594-8801
· Online for Calvary Baptist Church Online Giving - https://www.shelbygiving.com/App/Form/07de2dd9-8675-4928-bee9-9f50b932345a
As a lasting tribute, you may also choose to plant a tree, and/or a contribution may be made in her name/memory/honor as indicated above. If sending flowers despite family request, they may be delivered either on Wednesday December 1st, 2021 by/before 6:00PM to Lee's Funeral Home, or on Thurs. Dec. 2nd by/before 10:30AM to Calvary Baptist Church. The Family Thanks You!
Past Services
Visitation
Calvary Baptist Church
188 Orawaupum Street AKA 188 Rev. Dr. Lester Cousin Way, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10606,
A Visitation/Wake will be held on Thurs. 12/2 from 11:00AM-12:00PM with limited seating due to COVID restrictions. But the church will be live-streaming the service on ZOOM, also available on our website the day of the service where it says WATCH VIDEO, so you're able to view there/here also/instead, as there is LIMITED seating until the church is at their CAPACITY based on COVID restrictions & required social distancing (& it's preferred you have preregistered with the church in advance so you're on their attendee list).
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Please leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in her honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Definitely Please SIGN IN on the Memory Wall as a virtual way of signing the register book, especially if choosing to stay safe/not able to sign in person.
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You MUST come to the church & cemetery wearing a mask, & wear a mask inside the church/social distance as much as possible at all times. You must use hand sanitizer upon entering the church. If you know you have a coronovirus/COVID-19; are sick/experiencing symptoms of coronovirus/COVID-19; are immuno-compromised and/or have health/other conditions that make your body more susceptible to illness, please do NOT attend any services nor come into the church. Please feel free to bring & use your own pen for signing the family's register book - you are encouraged to please BRING & use your own PEN for signing. Please follow & abide by the rules of the church, and directions of the funeral home staff, church and/or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & NYS law, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the church and/or funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.
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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made as follows:
1} Margaree enjoyed listening to gospel music. Often nursing homes residents are not able to listen to comforting music because devices get broken. If you would like to purchase a device for the Recreation Unit of Adira to share with residents, there is a Custom Gift List under the name of Margaree Rhodes on Amazon.com
2} Calvary Baptist Church - Building Fund:
· Mail your donation to 188 Orawaupum St, White Plains, NY 10606
· Drop off in church’s mail slot on the Rev. Dr. Lester Cousin Way (Orawaupum Street) side of the building
· Zelle your donation at cbc188offering@gmail.com
· Text GIVE to (914) 594-8801
· Online for Calvary Baptist Church Online Giving - https://www.shelbygiving.com/App/Form/07de2dd9-8675-4928-bee9-9f50b932345a
As a lasting tribute, you may also choose to plant a tree, and/or a contribution may be made in her name/memory/honor as indicated above. If sending flowers despite family request, they may be delivered either on Wednesday December 1st, 2021 by/before 6:00PM to Lee's Funeral Home, or on Thurs. Dec. 2nd by/before 10:30AM to Calvary Baptist Church. The Family Thanks You!
Service
Calvary Baptist Church
188 Orawaupum Street AKA 188 Rev. Dr. Lester Cousin Way, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10606,
Funeral 12:00noon with limited seating due to COVID restrictions. But the church will be live-streaming the service on ZOOM, also available on our website the day of the service where it says WATCH VIDEO, so you're able to view there/here also/instead, as there is LIMITED seating until the church is at their CAPACITY based on COVID restrictions & required social distancing (& it's preferred you have preregistered with the church in advance so you're on their attendee list).
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Click for ZOOM on our website the day of the service by arrow where it says WATCH VIDEO
Or put into your own Zoom App:
Meeting ID: 870 2173 0415
Passcode: 100179
Or Dial in by phone:
1 646 558 8656
Meeting ID: 870 2173 0415
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Please leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in her honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Definitely Please SIGN IN on the Memory Wall as a virtual way of signing the register book, especially if choosing to stay safe/not able to sign in person.
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You MUST come to the church & cemetery wearing a mask, & wear a mask inside the church/social distance as much as possible at all times. You must use hand sanitizer upon entering the church. If you know you have a coronovirus/COVID-19; are sick/experiencing symptoms of coronovirus/COVID-19; are immuno-compromised and/or have health/other conditions that make your body more susceptible to illness, please do NOT attend any services nor come into the church. Please feel free to bring & use your own pen for signing the family's register book - you are encouraged to please BRING & use your own PEN for signing. Please follow & abide by the rules of the church, and directions of the funeral home staff, church and/or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & NYS law, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the church and/or funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.
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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made as follows:
1} Margaree enjoyed listening to gospel music. Often nursing homes residents are not able to listen to comforting music because devices get broken. If you would like to purchase a device for the Recreation Unit of Adira to share with residents, there is a Custom Gift List under the name of Margaree Rhodes on Amazon.com
2} Calvary Baptist Church - Building Fund:
· Mail your donation to 188 Orawaupum St, White Plains, NY 10606
· Drop off in church’s mail slot on the Rev. Dr. Lester Cousin Way (Orawaupum Street) side of the building
· Zelle your donation at cbc188offering@gmail.com
· Text GIVE to (914) 594-8801
· Online for Calvary Baptist Church Online Giving - https://www.shelbygiving.com/App/Form/07de2dd9-8675-4928-bee9-9f50b932345a
As a lasting tribute, you may also choose to plant a tree, and/or a contribution may be made in her name/memory/honor as indicated above. If sending flowers despite family request, they may be delivered either on Wednesday December 1st, 2021 by/before 6:00PM to Lee's Funeral Home, or on Thurs. Dec. 2nd by/before 10:30AM to Calvary Baptist Church. The Family Thanks You!
Interment
White Plains Rural Cemetery
Burial immediately following funeral services. Please continue to wear a mask, and follow & abide by the rules of the cemetery and directions of the funeral home staff and/or cemetery personnel at all times. Please do NOT get out of your vehicles until after the cemetery personnel have left the area & we the funeral home Explicitly instruct you to get out of your cars for the graveside service. After the graveside services are finished, ALL MUST LEAVE the cemetery Before the cemetery will cover the grave.
Even if not attending, please still leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in her honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Definitely Please SIGN IN on the Memory Wall as a virtual way of signing the register book, especially if choosing to stay safe/not able to sign in person.
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