Maxine Rhodie Obituary

RHODIE WINSTON-SALEM - Mrs. Maxine Griggs Rhodie was born November 18, 1939 in Winston-Salem, NC. She went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 7, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was a faithful member of Beulah Tabernacle Holiness Church (Holiness Church of God, Inc.) until her health declined where she served as mother of the church, Sunday school teacher, and a member of the choir. Mrs. Rhodie was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. John H. Griggs, Sr. and Minister Dorothy Bohannon Griggs. She leaves to cherish her memories her devoted husband, Pearle Rhodie of the home; one son, Curtis (Marsha) Griggs; two brothers, Reverend Calvester (Geraldine) Griggs and John H. Griggs, Jr.; one sister, Minister Dianne (Ardeal) Roseboro; two grandsons, Kelvin and Kellen Griggs; one granddaughter, Kimberly Griggs; one great-granddaughter, Kaniya Griggs all of Winston-Salem, NC; two special cousins, Mrs. Nancy (Joseph) Venable of Greensboro, NC and Minister Odella (Frank) Fogle of Winston-Salem, NC; two nieces, six nephews, and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 13, 2009 from the Beulah Tabernacle Holiness Church 1326 N. Main St. W-S, NC with Elder Floyd J. Jackson officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Church. The family will meet with friends at the home of her brother, Reverend Calvester Griggs following the services at 1127 Peachtree Street W-S, NC 27107. The family also wishes to extend a special "THANK YOU" to the staff of the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Online condolences can be made at www.russellfuneralservice.com (RUSSELL)

Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Aug. 12, 2009.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

john moore

August 17, 2009

You have my prayers, my deepest sympathy. I'm always there for you whenever you need me. Remember I'm here for you, always.
God bless you
Frank Fogle

August 13, 2009

To Perle and the Griggs-Rhodie Family:
May the Lord continue to strengthen all of us as we remember the life of our precious love one.
For we know and joy in hope that "Mac" is with our LORD and SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST.
May GOD be with us!

Love
Cousin Odella

August 13, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

TAMARA FOSTER

August 13, 2009

GRANDA MAXINE IM GOING TO MISS YOU AND THE BOND WE HAD YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART AS WELL AS MY FAMILY YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED AND MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY LOVE YOU GRANDA!!!!!! WE KNOW YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE SMILING****

MARQUIS FOSTER

August 13, 2009

My heart goes out to the whole Griggs family in there time of mournin.I really didnt know MRS Maxine Griggs much but from the stories an for what i seen for myself, her she was a very nice an sweet lady an she will be missed deeply.

justin boyd

August 13, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ronald(Pistol) Watson

August 12, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Roderick Watson

August 12, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Mildred Watson

August 12, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

COYA WEST-JACKSON

August 12, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Daryl & San Glenn

August 12, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Yolanda Blakes

August 12, 2009

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