Bessie Rhodes
1884–1907 (age 23)
Biography
Bessie Rhodes touched the hearts of her family and friends with an unfailing brightness that belied the brevity of her years, always ready to offer a smile or a kind word. She loved gatherings and the simple delights of daily life, and she brought comfort to parents and children alike with an eager affection.
Though she passed far too young, those who remember her recall how her cheerful presence lifted others during difficult days, and she is laid to rest amid the peaceful groves of Woodland Cemetery.