Judith A. Rhodes

Mrs. Judith Rhodes, 74, of Great Valley, NY died Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY, following a short illness.

Born April 22, 1943 in Olean, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Betty Rudolph Scott. She was married on June 3, 1961 to Mr. Gary Rhodes, who predeceased her on September 26, 2009.

She enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, nature, and loved animals, especially her dogs. She was an avid NASCAR fan and loved watching the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Mrs. Rhodes had been employed as a housekeeper at the Jefferson Inn in Ellicottville, NY. She had previously been employed for over 20 years at the Edelweiss Lodge in Ellicottville.

Surviving are; a daughter, Kyle Rhodes, Ellicottville, NY; a son, Darren Rhodes, Great Valley, NY; a granddaughter, Lauren (Lucky) McKay, Little Valley, NY; a grandson, Dillan Rhodes, Allegany, NY; three sisters, Louise “Weasy” (Michael) Reinhardt, Little Valley, NY, Betty “Shorty” Yehl, Great Valley, NY, Klareen “Cindy” Donahey, Knapps Creek, NY; a brother, Richard (Mickey) Rhodes, Eden, NY; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a sister, Roberta Torrey.

There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY.

E-condolences can be sent to john@orourke-orourke.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.