Thanks Pat.  I sent them sympathy note via e-mail.  I know she is at peace with Jesus now and we will see her in Heaven.

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Prayer is the bridge between panic and peace.
Karen Carter '74



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> Dear Friends and loving ones,
>
> It is with great sadness that I am writing to inform you all that the
> loving Bobbie Carolyn Rhodes, age 57, has passed away on Friday morning at
> 3:50 AM in the home of her twin sister Billie and Tom Mattio. Carolyn
> Rhodes will be greatly missed by all of us who new her.
>
> Last fall Carolyn Rhodes was diagnosed with lung cancer which spread to
> many places through out her body very rapidly. The illness took her down
> fast, rapidly increasing to stage 4 cancer, and she went to live with
> Billie, her loving twin sister, and her family. Billie cared for her night
> and day, and she never left her side.
>
> Carolyn Rhodes was loved by everyone who new her well, and those who she
> worked with. She was a strong person with more good qualities than I can
> count on my hands and toes.
>
> I have never known anyone in my life with as strong of character, and, with
> as much determination to succeed, and to help others succeed in their lives.
>
> Carolyn Rhodes worked at the New Jersey Commission for the blind, for
> years. She was very active in the National Federation Of The blind, and
> other well known organizations.
>
> She not only gave of her time, very generously, but she was an extremely
> hard worker, and she put her heart in everything she did. She never gave up.
>
> Carolyn loved giving all kinds of gifts, such as computers and other
> equipment to people who didn't have the funds to buy them. She went way
> beyond the call of duty to help her clients learn and succeed.
>
> She was a very loyal and close friend to myself and my husband, Vernon. If
> you were Carolyn's friend, you were her friend for life. She valued her
> friendships.
>
> Carolyn Rhodes had the courage to do anything she set out to do. She loved
> to travel, go out to eat, go to musicals, plays, theater, and movies.
>
> If you had a computer problem, she usually had the answer, but if she
> didn't have an answer and couldn't get one for you, she wasn't afraide to
> tell you so.
>
> If you had a cooking question, or a question abot edicate, she could answer
> it. Carolyn was an excellent cook.
>
> I could go on and on writing for hours about all the good qualities that
> Carolyn has. She loved animals, and loved her little Brandy, and Rusty
> dogs, and her loving cat Merlan. She was kind sweet, and loving. She gave
> more generously than anyone I've ever known. She loved helping others. I
> loved making her laugh. Carolyn was compassionate, kind and she was a great
> listener.
>
> Vernon and I went to see Carolyn and her family on the 26th of January. We
> were very lovingly greeted by her twin Sister, Billie and her husband Tom.
>
> We have known Carolyn since 1995, and we feel like we are a part of her famly.
>
> I want to say that I have had the great pleasure of being Carolyn's friend
> for several years, and now I've made some new friends of Carolyns.
>
> Carolyn is with The Lord now, and she's probably helping God with his
> computer.
>
> Billie Mattio is asking that you all write to her and share your
> experiences with Carolyn, and she will display them at her funeral.
>
> If you wish to send flowers, or cards, in memory of Carolyn Rhodes, please
> send them to:
>
> Billie and Tom Mattio
> 2405 Woodland Terrace
> Neenah WI. 54956.
> Email: [log in to unmask]
> Phone: 920-751-8405.
>
> I want to thank you all for taking the time to read this, and for giving
> Carolyn Rhodes the recognition she deserves. Please pass this on to other
> lists.
>
> Lovingly,
> Pat Ferguson
> Email: [log in to unmask]