Jeanne Louise Heasley Rhodes

Jeanne Louise Heasley Rhodes, age 88, residing at Brevillier Village, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024. She was born Nov. 24, 1935, daughter of the late Roger Heasley and Mildred Kissman Heasley. Jeanne was a 1953 graduate of Academy High School. She worked for the Erie City School District until her retirement.

For many years, Jeanne taught Sunday School and was very active in Women of the ELCA at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church. Jeanne enjoyed playing cards, tole painting, and challenging herself with crossword puzzles and Scrabble. Nothing brought Jeanne more joy than being with her family, hosting gatherings filled with laughter and games, and travelling to support the various interests of her children and grandchildren. The family is blessed to have so many wonderful memories of her devotion, strength, generosity, and humor. She was a role model in many ways and her legacy of love will endure for generations.

Jeanne is survived by her husband of 67 years, Donald C. Rhodes; daughter, Julie Rhodes; three sons, David Rhodes (Bonnie), Phil Rhodes (Beth), and Dan Rhodes (Laura); siblings, Richard Heasley (Pat) of Erie, Helen Overdorff (Dick) of Erie, and William Heasley (Fran) of New Castle; sisters-in-law, Carol Franz and Mary Lou White, both of Erie; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the St. Barnabas Chapel at Brevillier Village, 5416 East Lake Road, on Saturday, January 20th at 4 pm conducted by Rev. Owen Rhodes and Rev. Jean Kuebler. Arrangements are being handled by the Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 or Brevillier Village, 5416 East Lake Road, Erie, PA 16511.

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