Ola Rhea

ODESSA — Ola Mae Rhea, beloved mother, homemaker, and retired Wal-Mart Associate, departed this world on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, at Hospice House in Odessa at the age of 69.
She was born on Aug. 21, 1934, in Munday, Texas, to Frank and Cordie Wallace.
Ola grew up in rural Texas during the Great Depression as one of nine children when times were tough and money was scarce. She learned to appreciate the things she had and the kindness shown to her by others. These were traits that she maintained throughout her life and she never hesitated to share the blessings that God had given to her. She will be missed by family, friends and anyone who had the privilege of being touched by her generosity.
Ola is preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, four sisters and one grandchild Cody Robinson. She was married to A. J. Maxwell from 1949 to 1953 and to Morris Rhea from 1955 to 1986.
She is survived by her three children: daughter, Beverly Maxwell of Midland; son, Douglas Rhea of Odessa; daughter, Jona Foreman and husband, Butch, of Odessa; and a niece whom she raised as a daughter, Marlina Scarborough of Odessa; seven grandchildren, Ronnie Robinson, Donnie Robinson, Amy Robinson, Travis Thomas, Jarryd Foreman, Bryan Foreman and Jeffrey Rhea. She is also survived by ten great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
The family will be receiving visitors Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Dr. Emmett Barnard officiating.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the caring and compassionate people of Hospice House, Home Hospice, and Chapel Hill Baptist Church.