Alyce Jane Rhoades, 91, of Hermitage, died Thursday evening, Aug. 5, 2021, following a period of declining health.

Alyce Jane was born on Nov. 19, 1929, at home in Hermitage, the daughter of Orie and Alice (Bees) Rhoades.

She was a 1947 graduate of Hickory High School and continued her education by graduating from Slippery Rock in 1951 with a bachelor of science in education.

Alyce Jane received her masters in education from Westminster College in 1957 and would spend more than 42 years in education, retiring in June of 1993 from the Hermitage School District.

Ms. Rhoades was a past member of the East Side Church in Sharon, where she had held many offices and was very active as a charter member, deaconess, Elder, and Sunday school teacher. She was currently a longtime member of the Hickory United Methodist Church, where she had been extremely active when physically able.

Alyce Jane is survived by her nephew, Frederick O. Rhoades Jr. and his companion Patricia Bratek of Sharpsville, along with several great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Frederick O. Rhoades Sr. and her nephew Dennis E. Rhoades.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association.

Alyce Jane, 91, of Hermitage.

Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday (8-11-21) at the SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 555 E. State St., Sharon.

Funeral service: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with Rev. David S. Evans officiating.

Interment: Private, at America's Cemetery.

To sign the guestbook for Alyce Jane's family, please visit www.sampleodonnellfh.com.