of Comfort, TX
September 13, 2025
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A lifelong teacher, Laura was dedicated to advancing education, especially in the field of mathematics. Over her 29 years of teaching at Tivy High School, she impacted many young lives. In her retirement, Laura enjoyed working at the church she attended, gardening, and enjoying the wildlife around her, especially her hummingbirds.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara, her son, Thomas, and granddaughters Kaiya and Claire.
A celebration of her life will be held at Grimes Funeral Chapels in Kerrville on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, Laura wanted donations made to the Comfort Volunteer Fire Department, Hill Country Memorial Hospital, Kerrville First United Methodist Church or Global United Methodist Church of Kerrville.
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16 Condolence(s)
Jo Lewis
Kerrville, TX
Friday, October 3, 2025
My sincere condolences on the passing of your sweet mother.
It was such a pleasure seeing & talking to her after forty something years.
Rest In Heaven my favorite math teacher.
Brenda Seidensticker
Comfort, TX
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Dear TK and Barbara, I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Sadly we have a Seidensticker reunion Saturday that starts at 11:00 so I can’t attend the service. I’d bring her Mary Kay lotions every 4 to 6 months and stay to visit for 20-30 minutes. Charlie and I send our condolences.
Pam Umstead
Kerrville, TX
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
I had the pleasure of knowing Laura in her retirement, through Glory Community Garden. I’m sure you’ll take good care of God’s garden!
Jana Drane
Kerrville, TX
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Laura Rhodes. We have lost an amazing person in our world and Heaven has received a beautiful soul. Laura was a great teacher during her tenure at Tivy. Sending hugs to your family.
Nicole Conner
Junction, TX
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Sending many prayers from a High School friend! Laura had a heart of gold and would make anyone feel like you were one of her own. Years has passed but she made such an impact she will never be forgotten. Prayers to all the family during this time.
Nina Ozuna
San Antonio, TX
Monday, September 22, 2025
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Mrs. Rhodes. She touched so many lives through teaching and left behind a legacy of kindness, wisdom, and encouragement.
Janet Justice
Kerrville, TX
Sunday, September 21, 2025
My condolences to the family. I was saddened to hear about her. She touched so many lives in her teaching career. She was always smiling. She will be missed. We are forever marked by our loss, but we are not defined by it. Peace & Grace to the family.
Katherine Noah Smith
Mountain Home, TX
Sunday, September 21, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Rhodes was a great teacher to many students and will be dearly missed but never forgotten.
Jennifer Thomas
Ranger, TX
Sunday, September 21, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. Your Mom was my favorite teacher at Tivy, I had her 4 years and I looked forward to her class everyday. She made MOCE fun and I have carried that with me all my life and tried to make sure my kids knew this. My heart goes out to each of you.
Leo Mendiola
San Antonio, TX
Saturday, September 20, 2025
My condolences to the family, Your mother was on of my favorite teachers at Tivy. May she rest in paradise!
Donny Espinoza
Beeville, TX
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Thank you for everything you did for me. Rest in peace.
Todd Hardee
Kerrville, TX
Friday, September 19, 2025
So sorry to hear that Mrs. Rhodes has passed. She was not one of my math teachers, but she was an instrumental part of my live as a mentor and role model. She will be missed.
Summer Blackwell Trevino
Kerrville, TX
Friday, September 19, 2025
Mrs. Rhodes was an amazing teacher and taught me plenty of guidance at Tivy! I had her for all 4 years and learned so much. She will be truly missed. Condolences to you and your family.
Brent Tinnin
Kerrville, TX
Friday, September 19, 2025
She was an amazing lady. She’ll be sorely missed.
Steve Tenery
Fort Worth, TX
Friday, September 19, 2025
Easily one of my favorite teachers ever. She was a life coach. She will be missed. Class of 1986
Carla Earnhardt
Kerrville,
Friday, September 19, 2025
TK ~ I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My son had the pleasure of having your Mom as a teacher at Tivy and I had the pleasure of banking her. She was always so sweet and pleasant. My thoughts & prayers are with you and the family.