Wells, Rhoda Mae, 87, Mapleton, in Mapleton, December 9, 2009. Interment will take place in the spring at Riverside Ext. Cemetery in Washburn. Arrangements in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.
MAPLETON – Rhoda M. Wells, 87, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at her residence. She was born January 8, 1922, in Castle Hill, the daughter of William A. and Phoebe (Hovey) Fisher.
Rhoda was a past member of the Order of Eastern Star in Washburn, the Pythian Sisters of Mapleton, D.A.V. Auxillary, and Senior Citizens of Mapleton. She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, collecting figurines, as well as cooking for the senior citizens. She was a loving mother, and grandmother.
She is survived by three sons: John Wells Jr. and his wife Eva of Presque Isle, Charles W. Wells and his wife Helen of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Kenneth W. Wells and his wife Sandra of Presque Isle; a sister, Rebecca Sargefield of Hartland, N.B. Canada; ten grandchildren; 19 great- grandchildren, five great-great- grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband John F.Wells Sr.; a son, Wendell Franklin Wells; and five brothers: Charles, Jesse James, Ralph, Harvey, and Walter.
Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 2009, at the Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Phelps officiating. Friends called from 12 noon until time of service. Interment will take place in the spring at Riverside Ext. Cemetery in Washburn. Arrangements in care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.