Mrs. Patricia Ann Clark Rhodes' Obituary
Patricia Ann Clark Rhodes was born on June 6, 1957 to Louise Conley Dearman and the late Johnny B. Clark. Patricia was a graduate of the Meridian High School Class of 1975. She was employed with South Central Bell where she sought early retirement to be a dedicated wife and mother. Pat, as she was affectionately known joined in Holy Matrimony to Odell Rhodes and to this union a beautiful baby girl was born. Pat was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was small in statue but had the bravery of a giant. She would protect and go to war to defend her loved ones. She 11•as preceded in death by her father. Johnny B. Clark. grandmother, Lillie B. Hall, sister. Erica Portis, and brother-in-law. Larry Carter. She leaves to forever cherish her mem01y her husband: Odell Rhodes: mother: Louise Conley Dearman; one daughter: Amber Rhodes Taylor (Kelvin) of Jacksonville, FL; two grandchildren: Kelvin De 'Shon Taylor and Kahari Taylor; six sisters: Mmy Clark of Hazel Crest, IL, Ida Clark of Meridian, MS, Faye Dodson (John) of Markham, IL, Ferleaner Burrage (Willie) of Meridian, MS, RaShel Dearman of Markham, IL, and Raquel Dearman of Homewood, IL; three brothers: Johnny Clark of Chicago, IL, Richard Brian Dearman of Franlifort, IL and Santio Portis (Audra) of Meridian, MS and a host of special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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