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Heather Dawn RhoadsJuly 15, 1989 - December 5, 2008

Heather Dawn Rhoads, 19 of Whitewright, Texas, died Friday, December 5, 2008 at Hwy 75 in Sherman, Texas. HeatherRhoads was born July 15, 1989 at Virginia Beach, Virginia to Donald Edwin Rhoads and Sharon Loraine Bohn Rhoads. Shewas a 2007 graduate of Whitewright High School and a student at Grayson County College. She was a member of the FirstBaptist Church in Whitewright. She is survived by father and step-mom, Don and Lanette Rhoads of Whitewright; brother, DonRhoads, Jr. of Whitewright; grandparents, Dusty and Anna Rhoads of Troy, Missouri; Jane and Ski Bohn of Hartford, Michigan;step-grandmother, Joan Hutchins of Whitewright; great-grandmother, Mary Roach of Troy, Missouri; numerous aunts, uncles,cousins and other relatives and friends; She was preceded in death by her mother. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday,December 10, 2008 at 2:00pm at the First Baptist Church of Whitewright. Officiating the service will be Rev. Rodney Stanford,Rev. Leon Veazey and Charles Darling. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 9, 2008 from 7 to 8 pm at the FirstBaptist Church of Whitewright. Memorials may be made to Boy Scouts of America, Troop 42, c/o Tim Stiles, P.O. Box 511,Whitewright, TX 75491.

Memorials

I am so sorry to hear about Heather. She grew up to be a beautiful young

woman, that her mom would have been so proud of. Her mom Sharon and I

were best friends in school. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. She

will be greatly missed by all. Tammy K. (Hartford)TAMMY K., DECEMBER 17, 2008

Don and Lanette so very very sorry for your loss we will keep you in our

prayers.TOMMY AND JAMIE MAPLES, DECEMBER 13, 2008

Don, Lanette, D.J. we are so sorry to hear about Heather. Jamie just saw her

picture in the paper today(Fri. Dec. 12) We are so sad and our hearts are full

of love for all of you. Death is an enemy, it was not Jehovah's original purpose

for us to die. That's why we mourn so deeply because it wasn't meant for us to

lose our loved ones in death. You guys are a dear family to us. We enjoyed

our yrs. of cleaning for you and getting to know your family. Heather was

always very polite and sweet to us. No words can really help or truly comfort

any of you at this time but as one more family we want to say we care and will

pray for you to be able to endure this almost unendurable loss. Love Bruce,

Karon, Jamie, and Jason BishopKARON BISHOP, DECEMBER 12, 2008

Don, Lanette, DJ and extended family, You are in our thoughts and prayers...

Chris, Georgia and Andrew FulenwiderGEORGIA FULENWIDER, DECEMBER 12, 2008

Thank you for your smile, your laughter and your heart that touched every

person you ever met. Thank you for making my son laugh. Thank you for

lighting up our worlds in the short time we had you. We miss you so much it

hurts sweet girl. Go dance with your mom and with Jesus. I will take dancing

lessons so I can join you when my time comes. Love you Heather....SANDY STILES, DECEMBER 11, 2008

Our hearts are deeply saddened. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Lois and Benson Smith (Seymour, TN)LOIS AND BENSON SMITH, DECEMBER 11, 2008

Don, Lanette, and Don JR It will be impossible to understand why these things

happen. We can only go on knowing that these things happen for a reason,

one in which we may never know. Heather is being watched over by the only

one a parent can truely trust to take care of there children our Lord and Savior.

I only met Heather a couple of times but im sure she would want the good

times remembered. Heather was a beautiful young lady and was so blessed to

have a family who cared so much for her. My thoughts and prayers are with

you. God Bless Randell & Randy WhiteRANDELL & RANDY WHITE, DECEMBER 11, 2008

GOD Bless YouJEFF A JENKINS, DECEMBER 11, 2008

I Love You Heather and always have. We have all lost a wonderful friend. You

will be missed. Love always, Kitty Kat Katherine Rohe (Whitewright, TX)KATHERINE ROHE, DECEMBER 10, 2008

May God with you in your time of sorrow ~~ You are in our thoughts and

prayers, The Maldondo FamilySTEVE MALDONADO, DECEMBER 10, 2008

Heather was an amazing person. We are so very sorry for your loss. You and

your family will be in our prayers. With Love, Sam, Suni, and KimiSAM,SUNI,KIMI KISER, DECEMBER 10, 2008

We are praying for the family and will be doing that often ! We love you very

much ! May God surround you all with His peace and comfort !!! Love, Sue &

Jim WhaleySUE AND JIM WHALEY, DECEMBER 10, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. I only knew Heather for a short time at Grayson.

Heather was a beautiful person and was a great person. She will be missed

greatly. Your family is in my prayers.VALORIE PARCHMAN, DECEMBER 10, 2008

Sis, Brother-in-law and nephew, I am so sorry for your loss. I am hurting so

much for you all. Heather has only been a part of my family for 7 years but I

feel she has been a part for her whole life. I loved her just like my very own

neice. I pray God will help you through this time and that you will lean on Him

for strength. We have precious memories to hold onto and the joy she brought

to our lives. Please know that we love you all very much and will continue to

be here for you.JAMIE DARLING, DECEMBER 9, 2008

Don, Lanette, and the entire Rhoads family, You have my heart-felt sympathy

on the loss of Heather. I wish I could find words that would relieve your pain,

but I cannot imagine what they are. I pray that you all find peace with time.

With my deepest sympathy, RonRON JONAITIS, DECEMBER 9, 2008

Words cannot express our sorrow for your loss. We will always cherish the

memory of Heather and DJ at our house, sitting and talking to her about school

and things that were happening in her life. Her and Deb could talk for hours.

We loved her very much and will miss her smile and laughter. I hope our

thoughts and prayers will give the Rhoads family some comfort in this difficult

time. With all our love and prayers Gene & DebGENE & DEB JACKSON, DECEMBER 9, 2008

Heather had a beautiful smile and a great heart. She will be missed dearly.

Valorie Parchman (Sherman, TX)VALORIE PARCHMAN, DECEMBER 9, 2008

Heather was one of the most outgoing people i have ever known. She was

always so kind to everyone and took them into her heart with care. She would

have never hurt anyone on purpose. She was great at everything she did and

she was very well loved by her family. I didn't know much of her family but i did

know her dad and brother. I worked at the Dairy Queen and saw them come in

pretty often. The love I saw between this family could have not been any

stronger. My prayers are with each and every one of you and Heather we will

all miss you so very much. Amber Lilly (Mckinney, TX)AMBER LILLY, DECEMBER 9, 2008

Iam a Employee at wwisd i didnt know heather all that well most of the time we

passed each in the hall she always was a sweet as she could be and always

took the time to speak to me i know her brother don through him helping me

out in football we had alot of laughs he is a great kid I have the utmost

admiradtion for your entire family as you go through this very difficult and

trying time my thoughts and prayers are with heather and your family Sincerly

Kyle Jordan Kyle Jordan (Whitewright Texas)

KYLE JORDAN, DECEMBER 9, 2008

Heather was such a sweet, free-spirited girl.. she always made the best of life

& that is something i will always admire her for. As sad as I am, the good

times out-shine the fact that she is gone. My thoughts & prayers are with this

family through this difficult time. Emiley Wright (Whitewright, TX)EMILEY WRIGHT, DECEMBER 9, 2008

Heather, was a wonderful young lady I havent seen her in about 7 years my

son tray was friends with DJ in middle school when they were in boyscouts and

spent lots of time the 3 of them together.. I am so sorry to hear about the loss..

My thoughts and prayers will be with the family.. Stefanie Woods-Kerr and

Tray Simmons Stefanie Woods-Kerr (Lakedallas, TX) Contact meSTEFANIE WOODS-KERR, DECEMBER 9, 2008

Heather was a Lieutenant with me in Drill team. She was such a sweet girl and

was willing to help anyone out that needed it. Every time I saw her, she had a

smile on her face and just had a glow about her. She will be greatly missed.

She is in a much better place now. To her family: You are in my thoughts and

prayers. Taylor Stogsdill (Whitewright, TX)TAYLOR STOGSDILL, DECEMBER 9, 2008

I had the pleasure of having a speech class with Heather at Grayson. She was

truly an awesome young lady. She spoke articulately and passionately about

telling people what they mean to you and encouraged the other kids to tell their

parents that they love them. She was quick to befriend new people and was

always excited to share new things she had "discovered" (ie. her new favorite

band.) She was vibrant and always smiling. I am sure her father must be

proud, and I wanted to take the opportunity to tell him what a great job he and

Heather's step-mom did with Heather. She spoke highly of both of you. I am

sorry for your loss, and blessed to have met your beautiful daughter. Cathy

Peterman (Denison, TX)CATHY PETERMAN, DECEMBER 9, 2008

Dear Donnie,Lynette and DJ, I am so sorry about Heather; I can't begin to tell

you. I know you don't know me or remember me but, I'am Aunt Joy from West

Virginia. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Aunt Joy Joy Ross

(Monongah, WV)AUNT JOY ROSS, DECEMBER 9, 2008

Don, Lanette, and DJ Our hearts go out to you in this time of great loss. Know

that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you-DAVE GARDNER AND TROOP 36, QUITMAN, TX GARDNER, DECEMBER 9, 2008

My Dearest Lanette: I Cant stop thinking about you and your loss. I never met

Heather, but I do know you, and she was lucky to have you for a step mom---

even if it was for such a short time. I know you will miss her terribly. My

prayers are with you and your family- Your friend always ---SuzanneSUZANNE ALFORD, DECEMBER 9, 2008

This was read at both of my parent's funerals. I do not know who the author is,

but as we get older, it seems truer every day: When I was a child I used to

think of Heaven as a glorious golden city, with jeweled walls, and gates of

pearl, with nobody it, but the angels, and they were all strangers to me. But

after a while my little brother died; then I thought of Heaven as that great city,

full of angels, with just one little fellow in it that I was acquainted with. He was

the only one I knew there, at that time. Then another brother died, and there

were two in Heaven that I knew. Then my acquaintances began to die, and the

number of my friends in Heaven grew larger all the time. But, it was not till one

of my own little ones was taken that I began to feel that I had a personal

interest in Heaven. Then a second went, and a third, and a fourth; and so

many of my friends and loved ones have gone there, that it seems as if I know

more in Heaven than I know on earth. And now, when my thoughts turn to

Heaven, it is not the gold and the jewels and the pearls that I think of—but the

loved ones there. It is not the place so much as the company that makes

Heaven seem beautiful.A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY ., DECEMBER 9, 2008

DON,I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.I

WAS THE FIRST PERSON TO YOUR DAUGHTERS CAR,SECONDS

AFTER THE ACCIDENT.IM SO SORRY THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE

FOR HER.WE LOST OUR SON LAST MONTH IN MCKINNEYS RAILROAD

TIE ACCIDENT.I KNOW YOUR PAIN RIGHT NOW,AGAIN IM SO SORRY

FOR YOUR LOSS,IF I CAN ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS FOR YOU YOU

CAN CALL ME ANYTIME.(903)815-3720RICK MABRY, DECEMBER 9, 2008

Heather, I will miss you forever and you will never die but, live in my heart

forever. God has better plans for You, and I know your with your Mom. I know

when it's my turn I will see you both and weep with tears of Joy! Until then I will

make you both Proud of me. I Love You with all my Heart and Soul. I Thank

God for the precious time we spent together. You had my heart, the first time

your mom put you in my arms. You and DJ are my Heart and Soul and nothing

will ever change that. Love Never Dies, I'am not saying bye now, I'am saying

see you later. Love,Aunt Brenda (Reznicek) :)BRENDA L REZNICEK, DECEMBER 9, 2008

Rhoads family: I cannot find the words to express our heartfelt sadness for

your loss. And yet, what we are feeling is nothing compared to the pain and

suffering your family is going through. Our prayers are with you as you endure

this incredibily difficult time. Heather was a terrific person and a joy to be

around. Her smile was contagious and always brightened a room. Memories of

Heather will be preserved and treasured in every person who knew her. We will

miss her deeply. We love you guys - you are in our thoughts and prayers. TimTIM, SANDY AND HUNTER STILES, DECEMBER 9, 2008

Everytime I saw Heather she had that smile on her face, she is still smiling

where she is now. Cassidy had a suede jacket and when Heather would see

her in it, she would tell her how much she loved that jacket. Our prayers and

thoughts go out to the family.KIRK, JULIE, DUSTIN & CASSIDY WATSON, DECEMBER 9, 2008

To the Rhoads family, Im sorry for your loss.I will always remember her

smile.May God Bless you and your family at this time.TOMASITA SANCHEZ, DECEMBER 9, 2008

Dear Don and Lanette, I am so sorry about your loss. I can not express in

words how much and neither understand the pain you must be feeling.

Everyone who knew Heather will remember her as a cheerful and great person.

So will I. I am with you in thoughts and prayers. AnorteANORTE ULRIKE JESSICA LINSMAYER, DECEMBER 9, 2008

Don and Lynette, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and

your families. Steve and Diane CrockerSTEVE AND DIANE CROCKER, DECEMBER 8, 2008

Don and Lanette, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. You all

will be in my wife and I prayers.ROY DON DENBOW, DECEMBER 8, 2008

Lanette - my heart breaks for you and Don. I cannot imagine your pain at this

time. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. All my love - JenniferJENNIFER L. SCHOOLS, DECEMBER 8, 2008

I met Heather very early on in my pastorate at FBC WW, and she has been an

absolutely amazing bright spot in my life and ministry here! We had some very

meaningful conversations about our faith, the trials of life, and about our

mutual interests in poetry and music. Heather IS one of the most vibrant and

positive people I know. She lives on in her eternal victory with Christ her

Savior, I have no doubt because of her faith in Christ! Don, Lannette, and D.J.,

you are in my continual prayers! May the peace of God that surpasses human

understanding guard your hearts.PASTOR LEON A. VEAZEY, DECEMBER 8, 2008

Heather was like an older sister to me just the same as DJ is like a brother to

me. Heather was the most kind person and I will miss her as I have missed

many of my family members. Heather may be gone, but her spirit lives in part

of everyone that knew her. To Heather's family, I am sorry for your loss of

Heather but you must remember that God will take care of her and we must

pray that we might get to see her once again. I will never forget Heather and

that is what I promise. Heather Rhoads was one of the kindest people I had

ever met. Heather will never be forgotten by those of us who knew her. She

was a very kind and caring person who could always make a bad day better.

She will live with the Lord and when our time comes, we will see her again.

May Heather rest in peace for eternity. H.R. JewellROBERT CHARLES HUGH RODNEY "H.R." JEWELL, DECEMBER 8, 2008

We didn't get to hang out very much, but when we did we always had fun! I still

can't believe you're gone, I'm gunna miss you so much! You always put a

smile on my face, & never failed to make me laugh. You were such a sweet

girl & a great friend. I'll never forget you. I love you & i'll see you soon girl!EMILEY WRIGHT, DECEMBER 8, 2008

I am sorry for your lose, and you and your family will be in our prayers. Rene,

Shelly, and Cory AlejandroSHELLY M ALEJANDRO, DECEMBER 8, 2008

Sister,Don and DJ love you so much and wish we could take your pain away.

Someday we will understand this and until then can only hold onto the believe

that she is in better place and will be there smiling waiting to greet us with our

heavenly father along with our other loved ones who have gone before us, Until

then we will do all we can to comfort you and provide all the support we can!!

Know that you gave her so much joy and love as parents and brother. Love

Theresa, Tommy and TomTHERESA MCCARTER, DECEMBER 8, 2008

Heather was sweet granddaughter who was always helpful and loving. She

always wore a smile and had a lighthearted spirit. I will miss her and look

forward to the day we are reunited in heaven. My prayers for Lanette, Don, DJ

and all the family at this sorrowful time.JOAN (MAMAW) HUTCHINS, DECEMBER 8, 2008

wow where do i begin....my cousin, my friend. I know that we lived thousands

of miles apart, but we managed to still stay in contact somehow. I will always

cherish the memories that we had when we were younger....and remeber the

weekend we spent watching the dallas cowboys v.s. the carolina

panthers....you are the reason that i know why there is a hole is the dallas

stadium... SO THAT GOD COULD WATCH HIS BELOVED COWBOYS!!!

Well now not just god, but you also! Im greatful that i can say that a person as

good as you i can call not only my friend but my family. You were such as

beautiful and good person! you will never be forgotten....! I hope as a family we

will find some kind of happiness in the future, i know that this will be one of the

hardest thing as a family that we will have to deal with. As most of all your

father...Donnie, im so sorry and i have no words to console to you at this time.

Please just know that you and the rest of the family are in our thoughts and

prayers and that if you or the family ever need anything we are just a phone

call away, and a few thousand miles, but we will make whatever you need

happen! We love you all.... Heather, please know that you are and will always

be deeply missed. To her closet friends, i give you one bit of advice, please

live your lives as if tomorrow may never come, live your dreams and passions.

Heather we love you and we will deeply miss you!DANIELLE LUFF BERRY, DECEMBER 8, 2008

Your family is in our family's prayers! With our deepest sympathy, The

Everett's Ralh, Carol, & LaurenRALPH EVERETT, DECEMBER 8, 2008

I have so many wonderful memories from the relatively short time we knew

each other! I met you in middle school and we became best friends. You were

my first tennis partner, my DDR buddy, my partner in crime, my confidante, my

travel partner...You were up for anything and would do anything for the people

you loved! Everybody you met loved you, you were such a sweetheart! You

were such a fun loving free spirit! I love you so much Heather! Thank you for

everything! You will always have a special place in my heart! I know you are in

a better place. Te Amo forever chiquitita!ANGELIKA MARIE FULLER, DECEMBER 8, 2008

Don, Lanette and family, My heart breaks for the pain you must be in now.

Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. I pray you find peace

in knowing she is in a better place. I pray that you find comfort in each other.

Stay strong.TAMRA FRANKLIN, DECEMBER 8, 2008

Don and Lanette, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We

want to extend our condolences in this most difficult time. God Bless you all.CHARLES AND DANNA CARTER, DECEMBER 8, 2008

Words could never say all that is on my heart. She was precious and her smile

lit up every place she walked in to. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our

prayers and we love you.SANDY STILES, DECEMBER 8, 2008

The Rhoads family..you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult

time. God Bless you all.KEVIN AND DEBORAH EVANS, DECEMBER 8, 2008

Lanette and Don, I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter.

My thoughts and prayers are with you both,as well as your family in this time

of grief. Love, JayneJAYNE LANGDON, DECEMBER 8, 2008

We will always remember Heathers smile and the way she was. We are sorry

for your loss. She will be missed by one and all. Just know that she is in a

better place and she is with her Mother and our Father in Heaven. May God

Bless you and your. We loved & miss her. Love, The Warren FamilyDAUNE & GEORGE WARREN JR, DECEMBER 8, 2008

Don & Lenette we are sorry to hear of the terrible loss of your beautiful

Daughter We know the pain of her loss is terrible and you will be in our

thoughts and prayers. We love you both.BETTY & DOUG MARIE JONES, DECEMBER 7, 2008

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