Jane Ann Rhodes, 66, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13th at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO; burial in Owings George Cemetery, Oak Grove. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital or to the Association of Christians & Jews.
Jane was born on July 24, 1955, and her parents were Don and Helen Owings of Oak Grove, MO. She married Paul C. Rhodes on February 14, 1992. Jane was a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. She enjoyed gardening, especially tomatoes and sunflowers, and was interested in home renovation. Jane loved music, singing, and writing lyrics. She played the flute and sang in a rock band. Jane loved to help and inspire people. She also loved horses and breaking them in.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Briana Gibson; grandson, Jonathon Gibson; and sister, Janet Owings.
Her survivors include her husband, Paul Rhodes of the home; daughter, Christina Whitaker (William) of Independence, MO; son, John Gibson (Jessica) of Woodstock, GA; eight grandchildren: James Gibson, Evan Whitaker, Collin Whitaker, Maria Whitaker, Liam Whitaker, Emma Whitaker, Janessa Gibson, and Lydia Gibson; three great-grandchildren: Axel Whitaker, Marilyn Whitaker, and River Whitaker; and nephew, Steven Owings.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441