BETTY ROSE (ALTHOFF) RHOADES, age 93, of Troy passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Brookdale of Troy.  She was born on November 5, 1923 in Willowdell, Ohio to the late Herman and Agnes (Schilling) Althoff.  Her husband of 67 years, Harold B. Rhoades preceded her in death June 2015.

Betty is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law: Karen and Buzz Frey and Janet and Jeff Knoderer, all of Troy; three sons and daughters-in-law: Steve Rhoades and Neil and Connie Rhoades, all of Troy, and Brian and Lora Rhoades of Elburn, IL; Sister, Kathleen Detrick of Winder , GA; twelve grandchildren: Seth (Lindsey) Rhoades, Emily (Brick) Faucette, Erin (Chris) Fannin, Jared (Alana) Frey, Benjamin Knoderer, Jacob Knoderer, Megan (Josh) Gabel, Amanda Rhoades, Ellise Rhoades, Cecelia Rhoades, Renee Rhoades and Raph Rhoades; and six great grandchildren.  In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by sisters: Ruth Oliver, Eileen Mendenhall, Ruby Kuckherman, Evelyn Earhart, and Phyllis Althoff.

Betty was a member of First Lutheran Church in Troy, OH. She graduated from Versailles High School and attended Byrd's Cosmetology School.  She worked at Ruby's Beauty Salon in Vandalia and also in Piqua.  Betty was a devoted, loving wife and mother.  She was the heart of the family that kept everyone together. Betty enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking and canning. She enjoyed spending time with her family.  Betty was always ready to give care packages, meals or anything else that was needed.

Services will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at First Lutheran Church in Troy with Pastor Chuck Beckett officiating.  Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Versailles.  Friends may call from 10:00 – 11:30 AM on Saturday at the church in Troy.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Lutheran Church, 2899 West Main Street, Troy, OH 45373 or Hospice of Miami County, P. O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.