Loris... Shirley Strickland Rhodes, age 74, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

Mrs. Rhodes was born in Horry County, a daughter of the late J. D. and Mertie H. Strickland. She was a loving and devoted mother and Nana. Mrs. Rhodes was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. She loved roses and enjoyed nature. Mrs. Rhodes was predeceased by her husband, George W. "Bill" Rhodes; one brother, John D. "Jay" Strickland; and one sister, Hazel Strickland Duncan.

Survivors include two sons, Wendell Wayne Rhodes and John W. Rhodes (Gail) all of Loris; one daughter, Nicole Renee Rhodes of Loris; six grandchildren, John Patrick Boyd, Jr., of Nakina, NC, Megan Hope Boyd of Loris, Victoria Juanita Rhodes of Maryland, Savannah Brooke Rhodes of Pennsylvania, Cody Wayne Rhodes of Maryland, and Kristin Faith Rhodes of Loris; two great grandchildren, Everleigh Nicole Boyd and Journee Mae Boyd both of Nakina, NC; and one brother, Larry W. Strickland (Barbara) of Conway.

A graveside service will be held Friday, January 18, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at Old Springfield Cemetery with Rev. Rodney Strickland and Rev. Marshall Russell officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605; American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123; or Gideons International, P. O. Box 93, Loris, SC 29569.