Georgia L. Rhone

April 22, 1946 - April 13, 2020

Georgia L. "Dude" Rhone, 73, of Columbia, MO, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020, at her home. A private service will be held on Monday, April 27, 2020 at Alexander-May Funeral Home in Sedalia. A visitation will be held from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Funeral Home. Due to Covid-19 only 10 people will be allowed in at a time during the visitation. Georgia Lee Rhone known to all simply as Dude, was born in Meridian, Mississippi to Lula and Frank Rhone (both preceded her in death). She was with John Robinson for 35 years before he preceded her in death. She came to St. Louis at an early age, with her sister Maxine and brother Frank, where they were raised by their Aunt Georgia. Dude was baptized at an early age, at Prince of Peace Baptist Church. She attended St. Louis City public school. She worked at Pope Café for over 20 years, 210 Building in St. Louis, but she retired from Jackson Brothers Catering Service. The Lord Called her home April 13, 2020. Dude was outspoken and cook and caterer for her family and friends. She was a connoisseur of all types of food. She was always trying new recipes and loved sharing her new food ideas with the people she loved. If you ever needed to cook something, Dude would make you a grocery list, tell you how to cook it, what to cook with it, and by the time she was done you would have a whole meal. Dude always spoke her mind even if it hurt your feelings; she would say, “I’m telling you how I feel because I love you.” Everyone she met grew to love her and respect her opinion. She leaves to cherish in her loving memory: one son, Richard Rhone; three nieces Grace (Matt) Sims of Sedalia, MO, Helen Rhone and Nicole Robinson of St. Louis, MO; three great nieces Tiffany(Tyree) Goolsby, Jennifer Rhone and Nycah Robinson, and two great nephews: Shawn Sims and Matt “Petey” (Kasey)Sims II; four brothers, Frank (Louis), Jim Paul, George Oliver, and Douglas Rhone, thirteen great, great, nieces and nephews, and a host of loving relatives and friends.