JoAnn Maxine Rhodes
May 4, 1969 ~ November 23, 2022
Fairburn Southern Cremations & Funerals
JoAnn Maxine Rhodes, 53 of Palmetto, GA passed away on November 23, 2022. JoAnn was born on May 4, 1969 to James and Lorene Weaver in Detroit, Michigan. She graduate from Mumford High School in 1987. She went on to study business administration at Wayne State University and Lewis College of Business.
After college, she worked for the City of Detroit and worked various roles in the banking and medical fields. She also worked for the Coweta County School System. .
In 1986, she met Oree Rhodes III and were married in 1989. From this union, they had 4 children, Erika, Janelle, Oree IV and Jordan. JoAnn enjoyed gardening, painting, reading, music and spending time with family and friends.
JoAnn was predeceased by her mother, Lorene and her brother James. She is survived by her loving husband, Oree III, her children; Erika, Janelle, Oree IV and Jordan. Granddaughter, Shaniah. Sisters; Shirley Yopp (Michael) and Cynthia Hyatt (Larry). Sisters-in-law, Stephanie Rhodes-Black (Stanford) and Lashon and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family who will cherish her memory.
Please express your condolences here on our website. Services entrusted to Southern Cremations & Funerals at Holly Hill.
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To the family of JoAnn
First I to start off by saying that I will truly miss her she was the sister I never had.I also want to say that the first time we meet at work she was quiet and to herself she always spoke when passing then after a while she start talking and feeling her way through after a minute me and her became friends and I started heading up to clean the tables I would stop by and tell her it was time to go and we both walk together than along came Juanita we all started clicking together and became friends. All three of us was together every chance we had a chance to be together at work and home. I really enjoyed her thank you all for sharing her with me. She will be truly missed and will always be in my heart though and prayers. She is my guardian angel 👼 Love Always Tammie
Mumford High School ~ 1987 ~ Detroit, Michigan
August 1976 ~ JoAnn and Shirley
Shirley~James Jr~JoAnn~Cynthia
Cynthia ~ JoAnn ~ Shirley ~ May 2006
Oree Rhodes III ~ JoAnn Rhodes ~ James Weaver Sr ~ Lorene Weaver
Erika Rhodes (daughter) ~ Shaniah Singleton (granddaughter)
Fashion Mom
JoAnn Rhodes ~ (Granddaughter) Shaniah
Jordan Rhodes (Son) ~ JoAnn Rhodes – Her skin was so beautiful
Wedding Day Memories
(Sister-in-law) Kim~ (Niece) Jessica ~ (Brother) James Jr.
Looking down the hall at North Gate High School
JoAnn – Janelle (daughter) Erika (daughter)
Jordan Rhodes – (son) Oree Rhodes IV (son)
“Phenomenal Woman”
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I’m telling lies.
I say,
It’s in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.
I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It’s the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.
Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can’t touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can’t see.
I say,
It’s in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.
Now you understand
Just why my head’s not bowed.
I don’t shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It’s in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
the palm of my hand,
The need of my care,
‘Cause I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.
Jordan Rhodes (son) Janelle Rhodes (daughter)
James E Weaver Jr (Beloved brother ) and JoAnn
JoAnn and Shirley (sister)
Oree Rhodes IV (son) Jordan Rhodes (son) Cameron Parks (nephew) Michael Yopp Jr (nephew)
Oree IV (son) Cameron (Nephew) Jordan (son) James (Father) William Casey Jr (nephew) William III (great nephew)
Generational
Q: How did you meet JoAnn?
A: Oree Rhodes III (Husband) and JoAnn going to Prom
My dear friend Joann I’m going to cherish all the memories we had growing up.
From our early days in Middle School to High School to becoming mothers and sharing a good laugh. This hits home.
Rest in peace 🙏
Ena
Q: What will you never forget about JoAnn?
A: I am at a loss for words but what I will never forget about Joann was how laid back and calm she was. Her smile and laugh were beautiful. All through high school, we had so much fun hanging out and laughing…just enjoying life. She is irreplaceable and my heart goes out to her and the whole family. The last time we spoke, she doted on her children and was so proud of them.
Love your cousin,
Tracy(Weaver) Bonham
Sister JoAnn, YOU have fought the good fight, YOU have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to YOU on that day—and not only to YOU, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Our Prayers are with you & our family!
Thanks to all the WEAVERS for your kind words, LOVE from US
Q: What will you miss most about JoAnn?
A: Joann and Daughter Erica.
I am really going to Miss you Joann. I cherish all of
the good times that we had growing up together!
Rest In Peace My Friend ❤️
Me and Jo Ann June 1987 High School Graduation ❤️
To a beautiful friend. You will truly be missed. We have some great time. You was always there when I needed someone to talk to or a shoulder to lean on. I love you an miss you very much. You almost won at bowling but you never gave up. Keep smiling keep shining knowing you can count on me for sure. That’s what friends are for.
3 the hard way. Missing you more than words can say
Rest in Power Goddis♥️
JoAnn, I know your soul is at peace. I want to share how truly grateful I am for you being such an angel for my mom & I back when we were in a time of need. Your generosity, and compassion is greatly appreciated & will never be forgotten.
As a child I loved being over your house to hang with Jordan, Janelle, Erica and Oree. At both the house on Outer Drive in Detroit & in Palmetto. Such a beautiful family. You cooked soooo good. Wish my mom would’ve learned lol.
The Rhodes family can reach out to me if they need anything, ever. I will do my absolute best.
Your Spirit Lives Forever
Love,
Mina Fuqua
Northgate High School 100 North will never be the same . This white 🌹 was place on 100 north custodian closest in remember of JoAnn Rest in paradise JoAnn
To my loving caring and fun filled friend that I really truly love and miss
I love you ❤️