Betty Johnson Rhodes
September 11, 2020
Betty Joyce Rhodes, 78 of Portsmouth, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 11, 2020. Betty was the daughter of the late Marion Gaskin Johnson and Andrew B. Johnson. Betty retired as an educator from the Chesapeake Public School System. Betty was predeceased by her husband, Jessie L. Rhodes, Sr.; daughter, Sarah L. Rhodes; grandson Patrick C. Rhodes; three brothers, Andrew, James, and Paul Johnson; two sisters, Mary Leigh Jones and Patricia Richmond. She is survived by her son, Jessie L. Rhodes, Jr. and wife, Ginger; two grandchildren, Justin Harris and Kelsey Burton and husband, Keith; four great-grandchildren, Adalynn, Stella, Scarlett and Rhett; her brother, Marvin Johnson; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Johnson and Sandra Johnson and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, September 21, 11:00 a.m. at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church. Visitation with the family will be after the service in the church reception hall. Burial will be private.
Betty Joyce Rhodes, 78 of Portsmouth, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 11, 2020. Betty was the daughter of the late Marion Gaskin Johnson and Andrew B. Johnson. Betty retired as an educator from the Chesapeake Public School... View Obituary & Service Information