of Jonesboro, AR
September 19, 1934 - October 16, 2022
Imogene (Rhea) Rudd, 88, of Jonesboro, AR passed from this life Sunday, October 16, 2022 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born September 19, 1934 in Greene County, AR to J.H. and Lula (Bobo) Rhea. She lived her entire life in the Jonesboro-Paragould area. She worked at Frolic Footwear in the 1960's before quitting to take care of her children. After they were school age, she went to work for the Jonesboro Public School system until retirement in 1996. She loved gardening, canning, cooking and reading. She was a member of Clarks Chapel Baptist Church where she married the love of her life, Norman Rudd, and later they attended Southwest Church of Christ.
Imogene was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers, Jeff, Doc, Donald, Earnest, James and Roy Rhea and two sisters, Gladys Duffel and Alma Harris.
Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Norman Rudd, of the home; a son, Barry (Norma) Rudd; a daughter, LaDonna (David) Todd, all of Jonesboro; two sister-in-laws, Linda Rhea and Bethel Anschultz; and numerous nephews, nieces and a host of friends.
Chapel services will be 10 am Wednesday October, 19, 2022 at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro with Jimmy Adcox officiating. Burial will follow at Rutherford Cemetery.
Visitation will precede the service, beginning at 9 am.
Pallbearers will include Jim White, Byron White, Jim Tubbs, Wayne Timmons, Mike Oliver and Stephen Goad. Honorary pallbearers will include Jim Rhea, Bill Rhea, Roger Rhea, Robin Rhea, Curtis Duffel, Tommy Simmons and Jim Horman.
For lasting memorials, the family ask that you consider giving to either the Rutherford Cemetery Assn, 864 Plum Hill Drive, Jonesboro, AR 72401; the Southwest Church of Christ Food Pantry, 1601 James Street, Jonesboro, AR 72401; or the charity of the donor's choice.
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15 Condolence(s)
Terry Rhea
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
So sorry for the loss of our family. Barry sorry I can't be there this morning.
Janice Hamman
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Norman and Barry, I didn't know Imogene, but you have my condolences.
Norma Nichols-Cook and Morris
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Norman,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet wife. Prayers for you and your family.
Norma (Nichols) and Morris Cook
RICKY RUDD
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Sorry for your lose , Norman, Barry, Ladonna
David HowardNorman and family
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Norman and Family my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gary and Gail Crow
Monday, October 17, 2022
Barry, we are thinking of you and yours at this time. Sending our love and prayers. Your Friends, Gary and Gail Crow
Donald Pharis
Monday, October 17, 2022
Norman my deepest sympathies to you and your family. You all will be in my prayers. Blessings
Esther B Lane
Monday, October 17, 2022
To Norman,Barry and all of Imogene's loved ones, please accept my heartfelt sympathy. You are such a loving and generous family!
Esther B Lane
Monday, October 17, 2022
To Norman,Barry and all of Imogene's loved ones, please accept my heartfelt sympathy. You are such a loving and generous family!
Tim Helton
Monday, October 17, 2022
So sorry for your loss Tammy and I are here for you guys if you need anything Brother Barry you have been a big part of my life since I started my Masonic Journey and it feels like I'm also lost a member of my family also, sending love and prayers from TNT
Steve & Jenny Goode
Monday, October 17, 2022
Norma, Steve and I are so sorry about your lose. I remember going to the Catfish place and we ate with you two plus others. I really enjoyed working with you at the pantry. May God give you peace and comfort at this time. ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ¥°ðŸ¥°
Roger and Donna Rhea
Monday, October 17, 2022
Our prayers and condolences to all at this time . I know how hard it can be but the Lord will see us through.
Ronnie Rudd
Monday, October 17, 2022
Prayers for the family, SHE WILL BE MISSED .
Norma Rudd
Monday, October 17, 2022
we love and miss you.
Norma Womble
Monday, October 17, 2022
Norman, I am so sad to hear about Imogene. You and family are in my prayers. I lost Perry in May and still miss him so much. Praying for you in the days to come as you go forward without your Imogene. God bless and give you peace and comfort.