Betty Jean Belvin Rhodes was born in McGehee, May 17, 1941, to the late Jessie R. Belvin and Willie A. Johnson. She transitioned late Saturday night on November 19, 2022.
She leaves to cherish her memories: one daughter, Jacqueline Penny; six sons, Eric Beverley, Ervin Beverley, Randolph Rhodes, Kenneth Rhodes, Brendon Rhodes, Lester Rhodes, Jr.; two sisters, Gwen Cokeley and Stephanie Turner; three brothers, Percy Beverley, Chester Wright, and Bobby Sims.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2022, at St. Peter AME Church, McGehee. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 26, 2022, in the McGehee High School Auditorium, 1902 East Ash Street, McGehee. Burial service will be held at Bates Cemetery, Highway 65, McGehee.
Reverend Jeremy Jones, pastor of St. Peter AME Church, is officiating. Services are entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, 101 Park Street, McGehee.
Masks are required for all services due to Covid protocol.
