Myriam S. "Mimi" Rhodes

Myriam S. “Mimi” Rhodes, 72, of Lima, OH, died 4:00 p.m., Mon. Jan. 9, 2012, at her residence surrounded by her family, following a 10 month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born May 31, 1939, in Boston, MA, the daughter of Daniel & Martha L. (Goldman) Meyers, who preceded her in death. She was formerly married to James E. Rhodes who died in 1994. Survivors include, A daughter, Pamela L. Moore, Columbus, OH, A son, James E. (Connie) Rhodes, Ottoville, OH, 4 grandchildren, Erin Elizabeth Deffenbaugh & Cody Michael Moore, And twins, Jonathan Michael & Kelly JoAnn Rhodes, 3 step-grandchildren, Derek, Aaron, & Philip Sargent, Sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law, Ruth & Ed Eley, Bob & Mary Lou Rhodes, & David Edgington, Close friends, Bud & Beula Seaman, Tucson, AZ, Norene Parish, Lima, Karen & Mel Kohrn, Lima, Sheila & Paul Krites, Uniopolis. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law & mother-in-law, Harold & Marceil Rhodes, and a cousin, Stephen Meyers. A homemaker, Mimi retired as an administrative assistant at General Dynamics after 18 years of service. She was also a Tupperware manager, and worked as a secretary at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lima, and at the Law Offices of Lee Van Blargan & John Harnishfeger, Lima. She was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Shawnee Twp. A 1957 graduate of Tucson High School, Tucson, AZ, she was a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, and the Management Club at General Dynamics. An avid QVC shopper, her hobbies included gardening, raising flowers and vegetables, cooking, baking, and sewing. She would travel to Tucson often to visit friends. She loved caring for her dog, Taffy, and spending time with her family and friends. The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Gerad and his staff, St. Rita’s Hospice, especially Karen Sellers, and the St. Rita’s Medical Center 5th Floor Oncology Unit & nurses. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Sat. Jan. 14, 2012, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Pastor James Couser officiating. Burial is to follow in the St. Matthews Cemetery. The family will receive friends 4-8 p.m., Thurs., and 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., Fri. at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, and 1 hr. prior to the service, Sat. at the church. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Lima Samaritan House, Allen Co. Council on Aging, or St. Rita’s Hospice.

Myriam S. "Mimi" Rhodes

May 31, 1939 - January 9, 2012