PHONE: (972) Heather Dawn Rhoads July 15, December 5, 2008

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1 PHONE: (972) Heather Dawn Rhoads July 15, December 5, 2008 Heather Dawn Rhoads, 19 of Whitewright, Texas, died Friday, December 5, 2008 at Hwy 75 in Sherman, Texas. Heather Rhoads was born July 15, 1989 at Virginia Beach, Virginia to Donald Edwin Rhoads and Sharon Loraine Bohn Rhoads. She was a 2007 graduate of Whitewright High School and a student at Grayson County College. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Whitewright. She is survived by father and step-mom, Don and Lanette Rhoads of Whitewright; brother, Don Rhoads, 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 First Baptist Church of Whitewright. Memorials may be made to Boy Scouts of America, Troop 42, c/o Tim Stiles, P.O. Box 511, Whitewright, TX 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

2 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 Bishop KARON BISHOP, DECEMBER 12, 2008 Don, Lanette, DJ and extended family, You are in our thoughts and prayers... Chris, Georgia and Andrew Fulenwider GEORGIA 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

3 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 White RANDELL & RANDY WHITE, DECEMBER 11, 2008 GOD Bless You JEFF 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 Family STEVE 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 Kimi SAM,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 Whaley SUE 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

4 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, Ron RON 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 & Deb GENE & 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)

5 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 me STEFANIE 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

6 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 ---Suzanne SUZANNE 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

7 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) RICK 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. Tim TIM, 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

8 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. Anorte ANORTE 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 Crocker STEVE 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 - Jennifer JENNIFER 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.

9 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. Jewell ROBERT 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 Alejandro SHELLY 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 Tom THERESA 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

10 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, & Lauren RALPH 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

11 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, Jayne JAYNE 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 Family DAUNE & 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 Family Owned Since 1945 Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow is the premier provider of funeral services in North Texas, with seven convenient locations and three beautiful memorial parks. We are a locally owned family business that has served North Texas for over 70 years. Families who visit us receive the highest quality of professionalism and service, with compassion and care that are unsurpassed. Copyright 2015 (972)