Verda Mae Ellard Rhodes
July 22, 1935 - January 20, 2019
Verda Mae Ellard Rhodes “Topsy” passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2019 at age 83. She is survived by two children, Grady Rhodes and Robin Rhodes Armstrong; two grandchildren, Chad McCain and Chance (Rachel) Armstrong; one great grandson, Elishua McCain; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Verda was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Westley G. Rhodes, Jr. “Sunny”; her parents, Felix and Doris Ellard; one brother, Earl Ellard; and grandson Guy Randall Armstrong. She was a member of Fultondale Methodist Church. She retired from Food World after many years of service. She loved people and was loved by all who knew her. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed. Visitation will be Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with the service to follow at 1:00 p.m. at The New Gardendale Funeral Home. Burial will be at Ellard Cemetery.
Verda Mae Ellard Rhodes “Topsy” passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2019 at age 83. She is survived by two children, Grady Rhodes and Robin Rhodes Armstrong; two grandchildren, Chad McCain and Chance (Rachel) Armstrong; one great... View Obituary & Service Information