Monica R. Rhoades

RHOADES, Monica, age 36, of Kettering, OH, formerly of Vandalia, OH, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Monica was born on July 2, 1982, to Larry and Peggy (Newnam) Rhoades, in Dayton. She graduated from Vandalia-Butler High School class of 2000, before moving to the Kettering area. Monica was always smiling, and had the most positive and kind attitude. More than anything else she was devoted to her children. Monica is preceded in death by her father, Larry Rhoades; aunt, Marsha Newnam, and grandparents, Richard Newnam, Jeanette Newnam, Delmar Rhoades, and Betty Robinson. She is survived by her significant other, Jerome McGraw; children, Taylor Rhoades, Jerome “JJ” McGraw Jr., Ja’mari McGraw, Jayden McGraw, Jayce McGraw, Jayson McGraw; mother, Peggy Rhoades; aunt, Mickie Newnam; and numerous extended family and friends. A visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Thursday, January 10, 2019, at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop, Rd, Kettering, 45429. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 12pm the following day at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 3033 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45429. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 31 W. Whipp Rd, Dayton, OH 45459.