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Anna May Rhodes, age 63 of Albia, died Thursday, May 10, 2012 under the care of Iowa Hospice at her home in Albia.
Anna was born January 16, 1949 to Merle and June (LaDouceur) Talbert in Albia, and raised by her uncle and aunt, C.J. and Lucky Stocker.
A graduate of Albia High School, Class of 1968, Anna was a homemaker all her life. She always enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, playing bingo, and going to the casino. She also liked visiting with people and spending time with her family and friends.
Anna is survived by her life partner, Lyle Vanderhorst of Albia; 4 children, Scott (Kerri) Selix of Council Bluffs, Corey (Jennifer) Selix of Lovilia, Sara (Josh) Jennings of Council Bluffs, and Andrea Long of Albia; 11 grandchildren, Marcus, Jocelyn, Cameron, Rachael, Kurtis, Chris, Brandy, Casey, Scott, Chase, and Carley; 4 brothers, Rick, Jack, Mike, and Jimmy; 3 sisters, Sharon, Mary, and Linda; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Anna was preceded in death by her grandparents; parents; and uncle and aunt, C.J. and Lucky Stocker.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m., Friday, May 18, 2012 at Tharp Funeral Home in Albia. A private family burial will be held at a later date in Union Chapel Cemetery in Albia.
Visitation will open at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Anna's family present from 6-8 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to Iowa Hospice.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.tharpfh.com.
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