Patricia Ann Rhoades

Patricia “Pat” Ann Rohn Rhoades was born in Advance, Indiana, on March 10, 1929, at the beginning of the Great Depression, to Ralph W. Rohn and Opal (McPheeters) Rohn. She passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in Naples, Florida. Pat attended at least 13 different schools and graduated from Lebanon High School in 1947. On April 19, 1949, she married John L. Rhoades in Danville, Indiana. They were married nearly 60 years before his passing in 2008. Together they lived in Plainfield, Indiana, and later in Bonita Springs, Florida. They had two children: Debra Ann Rhoades Rodney (Toby) of Danville and Lance L. Rhoades of Plainfield. Pat had seven grandchildren whom she dearly loved: TJ Rhoades of Seattle; Dustin Rhoades; Casey Rhoades of New York; CJ Rhoades of Tennessee; Chance Rhoades of California; Kelly Rodney Pittman of Plainfield; and Shelby Rodney of Bloomington. She was also blessed with three great-grandchildren: Jackson Rhoades, Terry Rhoades, and Luna Pittman. Family was a very important part of Pat’s life and it included many others, including Bill Palanica. She is survived by nieces and nephews Cheryl Marshall, Vickie Powell, Denise Walker, Tami Utterback, Natalie Rohn, Sonja Budreau, and Don Rohn. Her parents and brother Charles Robert “Bob” Rohn preceded her in death. A brother, Darrell Rohn, survives her. Pat was deeply involved in her community and very supportive of her children’s activities. She was a member of the Plainfield United Methodist Church for 61 years and an associate member of First United Methodist Church in Bonita Springs, Florida. Pat was a proud 73-year member of Tri Kappa, serving in nearly every position as an officer or committee chair, even modeling in their Style Show and opening her home for the Tour of Homes. She was also a member of The Friday Club. Pat loved working with finances and was a bookkeeper and accountant at Galyan’s, The Indiana Youth Center, and Rhoades Beverage after her children were grown. Her home was always a gathering place. Neighborhood children played tag, hide-and-seek, and enjoyed the playhouse built by her husband, John. After junior high school, her house became the stop for Coca-Cola and snacks. She ordered pizzas for those who dropped in after ball games. Even when “her kids” were in college, they returned for New Year’s Eve celebrations A Celebration of Life will be held at the Plainfield United Methodist Church on Monday, December 29, 2025, with visitation from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. At 3:00 p.m., a Tri Kappa Memorial Service will be held. Donations in Pat’s memory may be made to Autism Speaks (AutismSpeaks.org) or the Tri Kappa Memorial Fund (TriKappa.org).

Patricia Ann Rhoades

March 10, 1929 - December 14, 2025