BORN

1936

DIED

2017

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Myers Funeral Home

2901 Guilford Street

Huntington, Indiana

Rhea Zickafoose Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 25, 2017.

Rhea E. Zickafoose, 80 of Huntington passed away at 9:10 am on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at her residence. Rhea was a 1954 graduate of Huntington township high school. She also attended Huntington University and IPFW in Fort Wayne. Rhea worked as a nursing assistant for Huntington Memorial Hospital for 20 years, retired from Huntington Public Library after 10 years of service. Rhea also served for 12 years as the Huntington County Literacy Coalition Coordinator and was a member of the Faith Community Church of God. Rhea enjoyed a good book and was an avid reader.

Rhea was born on September 27, 1936 in Huntington, the daughter of Albert and Gladys (Hasty) Sands.

She was united in marriage to Richard Zickafoose on September 17, 1954 in Huntington. Her husband survives.

Additional survivors include four daughters: Vickie Roberts of Schertz, TX, Valerie (Jim) Brown of Andrews, Vanessa (Jeff) Uecker of Seminole, FL and Virginia (Philip) Guth of Elgin, IL; two sons: Greg (Jill) Zickafoose of Huntington and Gary (Geri) Zickafoose of Uniondale; a sister: Lois Bidwell of Wabash; 14 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren with another on the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Albert and Gladys Sands; a brother: Arlen Sands; a sister: Phyllis Baker and a son in law: Greg Roberts.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 27, 2017 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm at the Faith Community Church of God, 3615 N Norwood Rd, Huntington, Indiana

Funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 2:00 pm following the visitation at the Church

Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Huntington, Indiana

Memorial donations can be made out to Faith Community Church of God or to Huntington County Literacy Coalition both in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, IN 46750.

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August 30, 2017

Sharon Sharp

Dick and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Rhea was a wonderful individual and a true friend of my mothers. I remember the hours they would spend together practicing songs for church services. I will remember your family in prayer.
Sharon (Wohlford) Sharp

August 30, 2017

susan rupel

Valerie and family sorry for the loss of rhea.we used to live around the corner from you on mayne street.you had a great mom.

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August 27, 2017

Julie Wells-Mearing

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for comfort for your families.

August 27, 2017

DeLynn Johnston

Sending condolences to the family. Valerie, I doubt you remember me. I was a Respiratory Therapist and helped care for you at Lutheran Hospital years ago while you were there with a serious lung condition. Your mom and I became friends and she would tell me about you when we ran into each other at the library. She was a wonderful gift to the world and I'm glad I had the opportunity to know her.

August 26, 2017

Connie Fordyce

Rhea was a giver of encouragement, a true prayer warrior, and a faithful friend.... She will be truly missed.....

August 26, 2017

MaryEtta McDaniel

So sorry for your lost.

August 26, 2017

Kent and Janelle Young

We are so sorry for your loss.
Sending love and prayers,
from our family,
to yours.

August 26, 2017

Phil & Sherry Cotton

Rhea was a friend of our Mom (Marjorie Cotton). She was very kind to our mother and for that , we are grateful. Our Sympathy to the family.

August 26, 2017

Linda Scheiber-Hanselman

So sorry for your loss. Rhea was such a nice person. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

August 26, 2017

Sue Burnworth

Deepest sympathy to you and your family.

August 26, 2017

Bill & Cheryl Lawson

Sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you during this time.

August 26, 2017

Angie Snapp (Neely)

So sorry to hear of the passing of rhea. She was always very kind to me when we lived next door for so many year.

August 26, 2017

Mitch Johnston

She was a true saint in every way, and is again in Heaven today...

August 25, 2017

Terry & Pat Kelsey

Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of Rhea.

August 25, 2017

Shawn Street McIntyre

Thoughts and prayers for all of you. Rhea was such a sweet, loving person. So many memories growing up with you all.

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