Essie Rhodes
February 2, 1934 - July 28, 2019
Essie Steele Rhodes was born on February 2, 1934 to Everett and Louise Steele. She was the fifth child born to this union. She graduated from Inkster High School in 1953. At a very early age she accepted Christ in her life. She met and married the love of her life Billy Ray Rhodes on December 26, 1966, from this union was born a son, Ronnie Rhodes. Her son was the love of her life. She was a great home maker and a wonderful cook. She loved working in her yard and planting flowers. She was employed at Ford Motor Company for 40 years from August 2, 1962 to August 6, 2002. She was preceded in death by her parents (Everett and Louise Steele) her beloved husband Billy Ray Rhodes, her siblings (Ernest, Odessa, Berneice, James, Sherman, Utrecht). She leaves to cherish her memory her loving son Ronnie Rhodes and longtime friend Johnnie Johnson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Essie Steele Rhodes was born on February 2, 1934 to Everett and Louise Steele. She was the fifth child born to this union. She graduated from Inkster High School in 1953. At a very early age she accepted Christ in her life. She met and married... View Obituary & Service Information