Mildred Hazel “Millie” Hayes Rhodes, age 102 years, a resident of Elkins, WV departed this life Monday evening, March 15, 2021 at the Valentines Personal Care Home at Elkins, WV.
She was born Saturday, March 15, 1919 at Columbia, TX, a daughter of the late Vivian James Hayes and Lillie Mildred Hayes. She was twice married. First to Cecil Claude Nesbitt and second to the Robert R. Rhodes., both preceded her in death.
Surviving are one son, Thomas Nesbitt; one sister Georgene: one daughter in law, Sandra Nesbitt; one grandson, James Todd Nesbitt; one granddaughter, Tonya Zirbs; two great granddaughters and two great great granddaughters
Preceding her in death are one son, James Nesbitt; daughter in-law, Linda Nesbitt; one brother, Jimmy Hayes; one sister, Thelma Lou: and granddaughter, Denise.
She attended the schools of Texas before moving to WV. She had spent most of her years in the Elkins, WV area. She spent ten years in Morgantown, WV living near her son, James, while in Morgantown, she was an in home caretaker. She was a member of the Woodford Memorial United Methodist Church. She used to enjoy hunting and loved shopping.
Graveside Service will take place at the American Legions Little Arlington Cemetery at Cravensdale on Friday, March 19, 2020 at 1 PM. Pastor Jeremiah Jasper will officiate and interment will follow.
