Leah Whedbee Obituary Leah Rhodes Whedbee Suffolk - Leah Rhodes Whedbee, 77, wife of the late George B. Whedbee, and a resident of Suffolk, passed away at her residence on Friday, March 4, 2016. Born on February 5, 1939, she was the daughter of the late James Eugene Rhodes, Jr. and the late Martha Umphlett Rhodes. She retired as Co-Owner of Boney's Place in Driver. She was a member of Wilroy Baptist Church and former member of Berea Christian Church, treasurer and member of the O. E. S. 149 of Driver. She is survived by a daughter, Maria A. Maxwell and her husband Cameron of Charlotte, NC; two grandsons, Andrew and Caleb Maxwell; a companion, Louis Highsmith of Suffolk, VA. She was pre-deceased by an infant son, George Brent Whedbee, II; brother, James E. Rhodes, III; and sister, Jean Rhodes. Funeral services with an Eastern Star Service will be held Monday, March 7, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Wilroy Baptist Church, 306 Williams Road, Suffolk with Rev. Benn Fleming officiating. Family will join friends for a visitation at the church at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions can be made to O. E. S. 149 of Driver, c/o Nancy Clark, 4009 Dartmouths Rd., Portsmouth, VA 23707. Baker-Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered at www.bakerfoster.com. Leah Whedbee Obituary (1939 - 2016) - Suffolk, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchNameLeahWhedbee&page1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/leah-whedbee-obituary?id11132281 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Leah-Rhodes-Whedbee/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Leah Rhodes Whedbee, 77, passed away on 4 March 2016 in Suffolk. She was the wife of the late George B. Whedbee and the daughter of James Eugene Rhodes, Jr. and Martha Umphlett Rhodes. Leah is survived by her daughter, two grandsons, and her companion. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services for Leah Rhodes Whedbee were held on 7 March 2016 at Wilroy Baptist Church. Burial followed at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens in Suffolk. ### The Edited Obituary Leah Rhodes Whedbee Suffolk - Leah Rhodes Whedbee, 77, wife of the late George B. Whedbee, and a resident of Suffolk, passed away at her residence on Friday, 4 March 2016. Born on 5 February 1939, she was the daughter of the late James Eugene Rhodes, Jr. and the late Martha Umphlett Rhodes. She retired as co-owner of Boney's Place in Driver. She was a member of Wilroy Baptist Church and former member of Berea Christian Church, treasurer and member of the O. E. S. 149 of Driver. She is survived by a daughter, Maria A. Maxwell and her husband Cameron of Charlotte, NC; two grandsons, Andrew and Caleb Maxwell; a companion, Louis Highsmith of Suffolk, VA. She was predeceased by an infant son, George Brent Whedbee, II; brother, James E. Rhodes, III; and sister, Jean Rhodes. Funeral services with an Eastern Star Service will be held Monday, 7 March 2016 at 2:00 PM at Wilroy Baptist Church, 306 Williams Road, Suffolk with Rev. Benn Fleming officiating. Family will join friends for a visitation at the church at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions can be made to O. E. S. 149 of Driver, c/o Nancy Clark, 4009 Dartmouths Rd., Portsmouth, VA 23707. Baker-Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered at www.bakerfoster.com. Leah Whedbee Obituary (1939 - 2016) - Suffolk, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchNameLeahWhedbee&page1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/leah-whedbee-obituary?id=11132281 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Leah-Rhodes-Whedbee/ ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Leah Rhodes Whedbee | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 77 years | | Birth | 5 February 1939; Suffolk | | Death | 4 March 2016; Suffolk | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------|---------------------|--------------------------------| | Leah Rhodes Whedbee | Decedent | Suffolk, VA | | George B. Whedbee | Spouse | -- | | James Eugene Rhodes, Jr. | Parent | -- | | Martha Umphlett Rhodes | Parent | -- | | Maria A. Maxwell | Child | Charlotte, NC | | Andrew Maxwell | Grandchild | -- | | Caleb Maxwell | Grandchild | -- | | Louis Highsmith | Companion | Suffolk, VA | | George Brent Whedbee, II | Predeceased Child | -- | | James E. Rhodes, III | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Jean Rhodes | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Leah Rhodes Whedbee was born on 5 February 1939. 2. She passed away at her residence in Suffolk on 4 March 2016. 3. Leah retired as co-owner of Boney's Place in Driver. 4. She was a member of Wilroy Baptist Church and a former member of Berea Christian Church. 5. Leah served as treasurer and was a member of O. E. S. 149 of Driver.