Jean Ann Rhoden, 84, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family.
She was born on September 12, 1941, in Delaware, Oklahoma. Her parents were T.R. and Louise (Ryan) Lester, and she grew up and attended school in Delaware, graduating from Delaware High School.
Jean married Pete Campbell, with whom she had one son, James Campbell. Pete, her first husband, preceded her in death.
Jean devoted her life to love, faith, and community. She was a woman of many talents and passions, but what mattered most to her were her family, her church, and her friends. A dedicated co-owner and co-operator of Strickland's Cafe and the Port Grill in Coffeyville, she later served the community through her work at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center as a nursing aide. She ended her working career at Windsor Place Home Health.
Jean was a woman who gave of herself tirelessly. Together with her husband, Larry Rhoden, whom she married on September 1, 1964, they not only ran successful local businesses but also created a warm and welcoming space for all who entered. To this day, any person who worked under her instruction has nothing but encouraging words to say and hilarious stories to share. Her immense talent for painting and ceramics added a creative flair to her work and life, and her faith led her to be a prolific volunteer at her church, ready to step in anytime she was asked.
Jean is survived by her adoring husband, Larry Rhoden; her loving children, James Campbell, Shane (Kari) Rhoden, and Brooke (Kent) Hackman; ten grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents (T.R. and Louise Lester), her first husband (Pete Campbell), her grandson (Kyle Campbell), one brother, and two sisters.
Her family would like everyone to know that in her final moments, she was surrounded by those who shared her life with her, and they consider it an honor to have been present. They also want everyone to know she was a strong, Godly woman who never missed an opportunity to help someone in need, regardless of their situation or place in life. In one lifetime, Jean accomplished more than most in terms of faith, hysterical stories, and the respect of her peers. She was the perfect mix of grit, kindness, and timely advice.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road in Coffeyville.
Funeral services will be on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Assembly of God, 1504 West 8th Street in Coffeyville, with Pastor Randy DePriest officiating.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery near Broken Bow, Oklahoma, under the direction of Bunch-Singleton Funeral Home in Broken Bow.
We encourage all who knew and loved Jean to leave memories and upload photos to her memorial page at www.dwbfh.com, celebrating a life lived with love, faith, and dedication to others.
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Jean Ann Rhoden, 84, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family.
She was born on September 12, 1941, in Delaware, Oklahoma. Her parents were T.R. and Louise (Ryan) Lester, and she grew up and attended school in Delaware, graduatin
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
2:00 pm
Watson Memorial Cemetery
Broken Bow Broken Bow, OK 74728
Watson Memorial Cemetery
Broken Bow Broken Bow, OK