Simmons Funeral Home | Orangeburg, SC

Obituary For Mrs. Georgianna Jones Rhodes

Funeral services for Mrs. Georgianna Jones Rhodes, 83, of 556 Kings Road, Orangeburg, SC, will be held 11:00am, Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Exodus Baptist Church, 2431 Charleston Highway, Orangeburg, with interment to follow in Belleville Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Georgianna Jones Rhodes was born August 12, 1939, in Orangeburg County to the late Booker T. and Elzonia Lockard Jones. On Friday afternoon, December 23, 2022, she peacefully transitioned home with her Heavenly Father.

Georgianna was reared in a Christian and loving home. This gave her a firm foundation and faith in Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The lessons and values taught by her parents molded her to become a gracious and devoted woman of God. She was a faithful member of Exodus Baptist Church in Orangeburg, South Carolina, and served as a member of the gospel choir, trustee board, and as the financial secretary. As the church financial secretary, she kept meticulous records.

Georgianna knew the value of education. She obtained two degrees from South Carolina State College both in Math, a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree. Her life’s profession was also her life’s passion. She taught math to hundreds of children at Branchville High School for thirty years before retiring.

Georgianna always liked being challenged and spent countless hours with word puzzles. She was also an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, music, cooking, watching movies, and spending time with her precious family, and absolutely adored her grands and great-grands.

Georgianna was married to the love of her life, Benjamin Rhodes for sixty years. This union was blessed with three children, Rodney, Teresa, and Angela.

Georgianna will be remembered by her family: a loving and devoted husband, Benjamin Rhodes; children, Benjamin Rodney (Althea) Rhodes, Teresa Ann (Carl) Rhodes-Smith, and Angela Yvette (Ervin III) Nelson; grandchildren, Benjamin A. (Katie) Rhodes, Brianna Smith, Alyssa Rhodes, Ervin Nelson IV, and Trevon Nelson; great-granddaughters, Piper Rhodes, Kennedy Nelson, Madison Nelson, and Kamryn Nelson; brother, Edward (Emma) Jones; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Bernice Dessaure, Delores Green, Eartha Hubbard, Annie Ruth Jones, and Nathaniel Rhodes; and a host of other relatives and dear friends.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2022, from 1:00pm - 6:00pm.

Family and friends may visit the residence, 556 Kings Road, Orangeburg or call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg, SC.

Please adhere to all COVID-19 precautions and masks are required when visiting the residence.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.simmonsfuneralhome.com

Guest Book

My deepest sympathies to my dear friend Angela Rhodes-Nelson for the passing of her mother. Know that I will always be here for you! I'm praying for comfort and peace today, tomorrow and always!! Love you, Karen W. Ellis

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My thoughts and prayers with her husband and children. Mrs. Rhodes was a very smart and classy lady. I wish I could be to the service to pay my final respects. I will cherish the memories of her at church. Angela please reach out to me if you need me. Stephanie Isaac-Fields

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Dear Rodney and family our deepest sympathies. From Bonny Valrie and family.

- Norman Valentine

My deepest condolences to the family. Keeping you in prayer. Shirley Frederick. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

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My deepest condolences to the family. Keeping you in prayer. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

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My sincere condolences to you Angela and your family. May God give you strength and bring you comfort during this time. Gram Georgianna you will be missed dearly, thank you for loving me like I was your own granddaughter. Contrina Harrison & Family

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I extend my heartfelt sympathy to the Rhodes family and to my dear friend, Angela. May precious memories of your mother forever warm your heart and keep her essence close. With love and hugs, Marsha

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Love you Auntie Georgianna Rip. Your Niece Sharon Rhodes Clark

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Our hearts are broken. Your nieces and nephews. George, Earnest, Carolyn, and Loretta.

- Carolyn Robinson

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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