Lanelle G. Howell Rhodes

February 23, 2018

Lanelle G. Howell Rhodes 91, passed away February 23, 2018 in the Northfield Village and Skilled Care Rehabilitation Facility in Northfield, OH.  A native of Memphis, TN she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration at Wilberforce College and later completed her masters and specialist Degrees at University of Toledo.  She taught in the Toledo Pubic Schools in Elementary education and after further study became qualified to teach special education. She retired as an Administrative Supervisor in the Learning Disabilities Department.  She also attended Mary Manse College.  Lanelle had a long and happy marriage with her husband of 60 years Lenny Rhodes who preceded her in death in 2014. Lanelle was active both socially and civically in the Toledo area.  She worked tirelessly to serve the community through her memberships in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, The Toledo Chapter of the Charms, Inc., Women’s Christian Association, National Association of University Women, and served as an Ambassador for the Toledo Museum of Art.  She was also a member of Grace Presbyterian Church. Lanelle was outgoing and personable.  She entertained her friends, frequently at her home and on her boat. Lanelle was honored in Who’s Who of American Women and noted as one of our best dressed women.  She will be remembered for her lovely parties.  Lanelle leaves to cherish her memory nephews Michael (Tonya) Swanson, Thomas (Gladys) Swanson, niece Tamara Swanson, Dr. Ronald C. (Charlyn) Motley, cousin Regina (Metryl) Elam, great nephews Ryan Swanson and Nicholas Swanson and a host of many friends. Visitation will be Saturday 1:00 p.m. which will include services of the Toledo Chapter of the Charms, Inc and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Omega Omega rites.  Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. all at the Dale-Riggs Funeral Home Chapel.  A private interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Bedford, OH. Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.