Rhoda Mae Dickens, 83, returned to her heavenly home on April 1, 2017. Her devotion to family and firm belief in God was the foundation she built her life on.
Rhoda was born to the late Charles (Luther) and Evie Hillman, in Merryville, LA on January 8, 1934. Rhoda began her career in Houston, TX as a Southwestern Bell, Long Distance Operator, and eventually became a significant leader of their Commercial Telephone Training Program, receiving numerous commendations for her hard work and exceptional training abilities. She also served actively for the Telephone Pioneers of America. After many successful years, she retired from what is now known as AT&T. After retirement, she moved to Dripping Springs, TX where she spent the remainder of her life close to family.
Rhoda had two loves who went on before her, Lee White and Charles Dickens. Rhoda never had children of her own but her nephews, nieces, great nephews and nieces as well as her step children brought her much joy in life. Rhoda loved the outdoors and felt a good day fishing was well spent. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and canning. Rhoda had a zest for life and was full of adventure. She loved people and was happy to serve those in need.
Rhoda will be dearly missed by her family and friends, who celebrate the fact that she is rejoicing in heaven with her creator and at home with her loved ones that have gone on before her.
Rhoda is survived by her sister, Judi Mains and husband, Hoyt of Many, LA; and a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and step children. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Lee White; her late husband, Charles (Chuck) Dickens; her brother, Vernon Hillman; her sisters, Norma Lee Scranton and Loyal Davis; her parents; and her nephew, Shane Long.
Rhoda was buried at Phillips Cemetery on April 5, 2017 following a visitation at 2:00 pm and service at 3:00 pm at the First Baptist Church in Dripping Springs, TX. Reverend RB Hall officiated the service. If you would like to make a donation, please go to www.youcaring.com and search for Help Bryce Walk to benefit the joy of her heart, Rhoda’s great nephew, Bryce Moline.
Condolences may be sent to: www.harrellfuneralhomes.com.