January 28, 2025
Sandy Rhoady, daughter of the late Cordell Caldwell & Doris Caldwell, passed peacefully from this life on Monday January 27, 2025, at the age of 62, at the home of her lifelong friend Renna Webb Garrett and her husband Dewayne. Born in Davidson County February 20, 1962, she was a pet lover and loved her church. She was a member of the Center Hill Brethren In Christ Church, where she served as secretary, treasurer and member of the Board of Directors. Thanks to Caris Hospice, who provided care for her for the past number of weeks, as did her friend Renna Garrett. Special thanks to Jennifer Summers and Jaylen Hanner for helping with her care as well.
Sandy graduated from DeKalb County High School in 1980, then earned her R.N. degree from Belmont University in Nashville. She spent over 37 years in the nursing field as Director, Administrator, and Supervisor with Mid Cumberland Home Health, Care All, Suncrest Home Health and VIP Home Health. She also made home health visits when employed with these agencies.
Sandy was preceded in death by her father, Cordell Caldwell, her first husband Donnie Taylor, their daughter Tabitha Young and her husband James Young. She was also preceded in death by her late husband Larry Rhoady. She is survived by her mother Doris Caldwell of Algood, her brother Eddie Caldwell of Smithville. She is also survived by all the members of the Garrett family, whom she considered to be her family as well, and Pastor & special friend Bro. Larry Steffee of Smithville.
Funeral services for Ms. Rhoady will be held 2 PM Thursday January 30, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Larry Steffee officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Thursday 11:AM until the time of the service at 2 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Rhoady family.