Obituary of Evelyn Bradley Rhea

Evelyn Bradley Rhea, 90, of Roanoke passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at her home, while in the care of her children. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Rhea, Sr.; son, James Rhea, Jr.; grandson, Stephen Smith; parents, Dewey and Mabel Bradley; and brothers, Robert, Ashby and James Bradley.

Surviving are sons, Roger Smith (Sharon) and Gary Rhea (Theresa); daughters, Christine Crain (Cliff) and Molly Whitley (Rick); six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; brother, Dwight Bradley (Shirlene); sisters, Opal Caldwell, Helen Stapleton and Carrie Crawford (Jerry); sister-in-law, Norma Konieczny; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will hold a Visitation at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Troutville Church of the Brethren. A Memorial Service will follow at 11:30 am with Rev. Terry Johnson officiating.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Evelyn’s caregivers, Laura, Barbara and Missy as well as to Amedisys Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Parkinson’s Disease Association, P.O. Box 61420, Staten Island, NY 10306.