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Joelene Rinker Rhome

July 12, 1945 ~ November 20, 2025

Born in: Kennewick, Washington
Resided in: Melrose, Florida

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Joelene Rinker Rhome passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at UF Shands in Gainsville, FL surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. 
Born on July 12, 1945, Joelene was raised in Richland, Washington by her devoted parents Joel & Florence (Harvey) Rinker, whose guidance and affection shaped the woman she became.
She was preceded in death by her husband George Rhome, her parents Joel & Florence Rinker, her grand daughters Destiny & April, & her beloved dog Casper.
Joelene is lovingly remembered by her Life partner Linda Haylett, daughters, Gina (& Tom) Campbell, & Florence (Gidget) Rhome (& Elizabeth), son, Joel (& Jessica) Rhome, stepson, Anthony Schilling, grandchildren, Timothy (& Brooke) Chisholm & Danielle Rhome, great grandchildren, Finnagan, Nora, & Indie, step grandchild, Ashley Parment, step great grandchild, Kinsley Parment, and her cherished friend Melanie Rose.
Joelene found happiness in simple pleasures. She enjoyed feeding & watching the birds on her property, shopping, traveling, card games, and antique collecting.
As an incredibly dedicated Florida State University fan, she never missed a chance to cheer & root on her team. She also loved her coffee, dining out w friends, lemon meringue pie, & True Crime programs, cooking, & tv game shows.
To her family & friends she was known as “Jo” a confidant whom was always there to listen when needed.  Joelene will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her.

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  1. You will be forever loved and missed ❤️❤️❤️I will see you again my friend I’ll love and miss you forever and always to the moon and back ! Xoxo

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  3. Mom, I love you and I miss you already ,but even though my heart hurts I know you are finally with dad and no longer hurting and that makes it a bit easier give dad nana and papu a hug for me and I’ll see you on the other side
    I’ll keep looking up at the sky watching for you❤️‍🩹

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  4. Gidget and Liz, I’m so deeply sorry. Your mom’s memory will always live on through the love she gave all of you. I’m sending you both strength, love, and hugs, and keeping both of you and your family in my prayers.

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  5. Mom, I love you and I know that you are with dad now. You will always be in my heart forever . Give April & Destiny, Dad and Grandma & Grandpa hugs for me.. until we meet again I’ll be looking for you in the stars.

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  6. Mom you will always be my hero, mentor & strength. I will always miss you and keep you in my heart forever. I know that you are with dad and no more pain. Fly high Momma as we will be together again on the other side. I love you. 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️♥️♥️

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