Mrs. Christine Nash Rhodes, 87, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday April 27, 2020, at her home. Born in Mooresville on December 25, 1932, she was a daughter of the late John Augustus (Jack) Nash and Mary Templeton Nash.

Christine loved Jesus and sharing His word with others. She touched and impacted the lives of many family members, friends and strangers with her love, strength, prayers and sweet contagious smile.

Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Russell B. Rhodes Sr. Also surviving are a son, Russell B. Rhodes Jr. and his wife Theresa of Alexandria, Va.; a daughter, Caroline Rhodes Cheek and her husband Richard of Greensboro, N.C.; and grandsons, George, Matthew, and William Rhodes all of Alexandria, Va. Additional survivors include multiple beloved nieces and nephews.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Friday at Iredell Memorial Gardens with Rev. Phil McCoy officiating.

Condolences may be sent online to the family to www.nicholsonfunerals.com. Memorials may be given in lieu of flowers to Helping Hands Ministries, P.O. Box 5037, Statesville, N.C. 28687.

Nicholson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.