Emma Jean Rhea's obituary , Passed away on April 15, 2025 in Texarkana, Arkansas

Emma Jean Rhea

March 18, 1929 - April 15, 2025 (96 years old)

Texarkana, Arkansas

Emma Jean Rhea's obituary , Passed away on April 15, 2025 in Texarkana, Arkansas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Texarkana Funeral Homes

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Emma Jean Rhea

March 18, 1929 - April 15, 2025 (96 years old)

Texarkana, Arkansas

Emma Jean Rhea Obituary

The passing of Emma Jean Rhea of Texarkana, Arkansas leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 15, 2025 at the age of 96. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Emma Jean Rhea to show support.

Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Emma Jean leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Oscar Vernard and Berta Braden Brookshire; and her husband Rev. H. G. Rhea. She is survived by: her children, Kathy Sapaugh (Russell) of Texarkana, AR and Harold Rhea (Besy) of Grand Prairie, TX; and her grandchildren, Kristie Daniel (Stephen) of Las Vegas, NV, Kamille Baber (Elvin) of Rogers, AR, Jeremy Rhea of Irving, TX and Carrie Lahaie (Kelvin) of Anaheim, CA. She is also survived by ten great-grandchildren, and six great, great- grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 21st 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Texarkana.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Texarkana Funeral Homes



Mon

Apr 21

Graveside service

2:00 PM

Hillcrest Memorial Park

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