Mrs. Kathleen Cleveland Rhodes Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Kathleen C. Rhodes left this life on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Rhodes at the young age of 41, and is survived by children Lesley (Les) Wright and Rob (Elizabeth) Rhodes, eight grandchildren, Chris, Dustin, Nicki, Brandi, Hayley, Alyssa, Katie (Clay) Bateman and Jon Jon Schippers; one step-granddaughter, Nicole Wright; eleven great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Kaydence, Easton, Alexia, Corbin, Mady, Brynley, Jaden, Joseph, Makenzie, and Brooklyn. Born on June 9, 1929, in Shelbyville, Kentucky, she was the only child of Charles and Pauline D. Cleveland—both accomplished musicians. Charles, a barber by profession was a noted cornet player in a brass band. He was once told by Louis Armstrong that he was the best cornet player he had ever heard. Pauline was a piano player so it was natural that Kathleen inherit great musical abilities. She attended William Woods University and received a Bachelor of Music from the University of Louisville, majoring in Piano. She was a member of Delta Omicron International Music Fraternity. She loved a nice round of golf, a good dog, and sharing her love of music with others. Shortly after graduating, she learned that Shelbyville, Tennessee was seeking a piano teacher with her credentials. Her class quickly filled and the new community that embraced her would, over the next 50 years, produce hundreds of students young and old alike. She was a devoted member of First Presbyterian Church where she served as choir director for many years. She was a member of the Middle Tennessee Choral Society, The Highland Rim Community Concert Association, and Middle Tennessee Music Teachers’ Association. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Presbyterian Church Shelbyville, TN or the Tennessee Humane Association. Funeral services will be 11 AM Friday, December 2, 2016, at First Presbyterian Church in Shelbyville.The family will receive visitors at the church one hour prior to the service. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mrs. Kathleen Cleveland Rhodes

June 9, 1929 - November 30, 2016