Rhoda A. Smith

1922 - 2018

Rhoda A. Smith obituary, 1922-2018, Covington, LA

BORN

1922

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Rhoda Smith Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 4, 2018.

Rhoda A. “Esler” Smith passed away on January 3, 2018 at the age of 95. Wife of the late Henry Smith. Daughter of the late George Esler and Rosa Labruzon. Devoted mother of Wayne (wife Lorraine), Henry (wife Patricia) and Kay Wood. Loving grandmother of Sean (wife Michelle), Kelly (husband Pete Jackson), Colin, Warren (wife Ariane), Raymond (wife Emma). Great grandmother of Evan, Ryan, Brennan, Casey, Kyler, Matthew, Malia, Venessa and Piper. A private memorial celebrating Rhoda’s life will be held at a future date. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Catherine’s Hospice 2701 Highway 51 LaPlace, LA 70068. To view and sign the Funeral Guest Book, please visit lakelawnmetairie.com

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January 16, 2018

CHARLENE ELLENDER

I KNEW RHODA AND HER SISTERS, RITA AND ELSA, WHEN THEY WERE ALL MEMBERS OF JUST FOR FUN. SHE WAS A VERY SWEET, KIND, AND FUN PERSON TO BE AROUND. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON YOU LOSS. MAY YOUR MEMORIES SUSTAIN YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

January 15, 2018

marie drago

Dear Kay and family, This is Marie from Needles & Knots, I am so sorry to hear about Rhoda's passing, She was one of our favorite customers abd friend, Our prayers and thoughts are with you all

January 15, 2018

Marie Drago

Dear Kay and family, This is Marie from Needles & Knots, I am so sorry to hear about Rhoda's passing, She was one of our favorite customers abd friend, Our prayers and thoughts are with you all

January 15, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family please allow God to comfort your heart because he cares lsaiah 25:8

January 14, 2018

Beverly Watts

Aunt Rhoda was always fun to be around during family gatherings. Her sense of humor always tickled me. As a member of the famous "Rita, Rhoda, Elsa' trio she will always be remembered. May she rest in peace!

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