Sadie Mae Rhoades, 91, passed away peacefully at home in R e dmond Washington, with her family by her side.

Sadie was born in Keo Arkansas, but spent the majority of her life in Gustine prior to moving to the Seattle area in 2003 to play an active part in the lives of her son Randy’s children.

She is survived by her daughter Janet Sue McKnight, who’s children include Maelissa Clark and husband Tom and Jennifer Redford and husband Bill, as well as, her son Randy Rhoades and wife Tanya who’s children include Andrew and Ryan.

Maelissa had two sons, Christopher and Zackary. Jennifer and her husband Bill, also had two daughters Addie and Cassidy.

She was a great grandmother to Christopher Ramsey, married to Ashlee, who had Sadie’s only great-great grandchildren Lucas, Jaxson, Owen, and Liam.

She was preceeded in death by her husband of 64 years, Randle Rhoades, her grandson David McKnight, and great-grandson Zackary Ramsey.

Private services will be held at a later date.

As a final memory, please take time to reflect on these words…..

To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me

When I am gone release me, let me go I have so many things to see and do. You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears. Be thankful for our beautiful years.

I gave you my love. You can only guess how much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you have shown, But now its time I traveled on alone.

So grieve a while for me, if grief you must. Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It’s only for a time that we must part, So bless me within your heart.

I won’t be far away, for life goes on. So if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near. And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear

All my love around you, soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I’ ll greet you with open arms and say, “Welcome Home!”