Betty Louise Rhodes

Obituaries

February 20, 2026

Betty Louise Rhodes

December 31, 1930 – February 12, 2026

Betty Louise Rhodes passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in Okmulgee at 95 years of age. She was born December 31, 1930, in Kusa to Agnes Irene Suiter and Raymon E. Suiter.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the McClendon-Winters Life Celebration Center. Arrangements and cremation services have been entrusted to McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Betty’s Tribute Page at www.mcclendon-winters. com.

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