Patricia Ann Rhodes

Patricia was born June 9, 1957, in Bradenton, Florida. She transitioned on April 10, 2026, at Tampa General Hospital, leaving behind a legacy of love that will never be forgotten.

 Patricia was the beloved daughter of the late Deacon Clarence and Sister Ola Mae Sims of Parrish Florida. They instilled in her strong values, love, and resilience.  Patricia attended Memorial Elementary, which was later renamed Parrish Elementary, in Parrish, Florida. She graduated from Palmetto High School in 1975. She went on to pursue her education and received her LPN from Manatee Vocational School in Bradenton, Florida.

Patricia was a faithful member of St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church. She was baptized in 1969 by Reverend G.W. Jones. She was extremely devoted and served under the leadership of  the late Reverend G.W. Jones, the late Reverend R.R. Russ, the late Reverend Mose Newsome, Reverend Donnie James, Reverend J.B. Garris, the late Reverend Dr. Fletcher Lawson, Jr., and Reverend Ricky Stephens. Leading a faith filled life, she was a part of the youth and children choir, church cook, Sunday school superintendent, senior mission and senior choir. She thoughtfully orchestrated Mother’s Day presentations and led remembrance celebrations hosting The Ola Mae Sims day in the park festivities.  

Patricia’s career as a nurse was an enjoyable and meaningful journey where she touched countless lives through her care, kindness, and dedication. She was employed at Manatee Memorial Hospital and retired from Manatee County Sheriff Office in 2015.  

Patricia was preceded in death by parents, Deacon Clarence and Sister Ola Mae Sims; husband, Charles Rhodes, Sr.; children, Charles Rhodes, Jr., and Ashley Dawes; siblings; Reverend J.C. Sims, Deacon Aaron Hall and Clara Bennett Miller; in-laws, Carl Sr. & Sarah Rhodes and Ezell Sr. & Alvera Dawes; brother-in-laws, Deacon Horace Dozier, Sr., and Lorenzo Miller; special friend, William Samuel; Godmothers, Rachel “Ma Pie” Jackson and Sister Madie Williamson.

Patricia’s legacy lives on through:

Children: Yolanda Dawes and Shawnda Dawes

Grandchildren: Ashley Dawes, Charles McKoy, and Jaharreya Brinson

Siblings: Sis. Rosetta Dozier, Sis. Rebecca Hall, Dea. Curtis & Doris Sims, and James Michael & Darlene Sims.      

Nieces & Nephews: J.C. Sims, Jaunita Whitley, Frank Sims, Sandra Terry, Cynthia Mazon, Pamela Atkins, Gracie Murrell, Theresa Johnson, Annette Dozier, Jannette Dozier, Horace Dozier, Jr., Roosevelt Atkins, Jr., Courtney Atkins, Kenny Brown, Angela Hall, Melissa Thomas, Edward Bennett III, Edrena Williams, Edward Bennett IV, Brion Bennett, Chiffon Jackson, Ladawn Sims, Ebony (Chris) Sims, Tasha Pile, Gleanda Sims, Michael (Dee Dee) Middleton.

In-Laws: The Rhodes & Dawes Families and Francine Jefferson

God Parents: Elder Nehemiah & Eleanor Bundrage

Special Cousins: The Law Family

Special Friends: Henry & Wanda Belvin, James (Poppa) Samuel, Laurie Murray, Irish Brown, Robert & Gwen Williams, Diane McCobb, Judy Washington, Sheryl Rosa, Wilma Twenty, Emma Crawford, Nate and Vanessa Thomas, and a host of cousins, family and other friends. 

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