Lavonna Gail Rhoads

Lavonna Gail Rhoads, 73, passed away Thursday, Dec. 7, 2022, at her home in Cooter, Mo. Born in Dyess to Harold and Bernice Curtright, Gail worked as an OR tech. She was married to the love of her life, Gary, for 46 years. Gail’s life revolved around her children and grandchildren. She spent her time taking her grandchildren fishing at Walker Park, shooting paintball guns, and watching their sporting events. Gail was known as a prankster. She was an excellent cook and was especially known for her cinnamon candy.

Gail was preceded in death by her father, Harold Pat; brother, Hal Richard Curtright; and a grandson, Kenneth Lynn Miles, Jr.

She is survived by her husband, Gary Rhoads of the home; children, Don Brumley and wife Melissa, Ashley Lynn and husband James, and Barbra Kuhn and husband Kenny; mother, Bernice Olean Curtright of Osceola; grandchildren, P.J. Brumley and wife Jenny, Dalton Brumley, Rhoads Lynn, Ryce Lynn, Amber Miles, and Stephanie Miles; great-grandchildren, Rush Brumley, Ali’Jae Wise, Gracie Wise, Easton Thomas, Beck Thomas, Brayden Miles, Kenslei Miles, and Kelson Miles; and brothers, Don Curtright and Dennis Curtwright.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 10, at 11 a.m. at the Cobb Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until service time at Cobb Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cooter School District. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.