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Rhoda Basinger Obituary
Rhoda N. Basinger, 93, of North Baltimore and formerly of Findlay, died at 5:25 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.
She was born March 21, 1931, in North Baltimore, to Ray and Leotal (Semler) Bushong. She married Hollace K. Basinger on June 4, 1950, and he preceded her in death Aug. 16, 2013.
Rhoda is survived by her children, Cynthia Arrington of McComb, William (Linda) Basinger of Waterloo, Indiana, and Sara Smith of North Baltimore; brother, Raymond Bushong; grandchildren, Sonjia Lingo, Julie (Dan) Lingo, Jordan Basinger, Scott (Angela) Arrington, Holli (Mike) Swope, and Jaymi (Thomas) Ankney; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert Bushong; and sisters, Ruth Mcleary, Dorothy Sworden, Elizabeth Bibler, and Margaret Frost.
Rhoda was a homemaker and worked for Collins Meat Market and McComb Schools part-time throughout the years. She was a longtime member of Howard United Methodist Church, Findlay.
Rhoda's funeral will be 1 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2024, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay. Visitation will be 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay.
Memorial contributions may be made to charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.coldrencrates.com.
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Linda Stockton
April 4, 2024
Rhoda welcomed me into her family in 1975 and treated me with respect and Christ-like love ever since. Rhoda was very smart and a skilled euchre player, but then Holly would accept nothing less in his partner. She was witty and had an amazing memory. Rhoda was selfless, always focused on serving others. She must have made hundreds of handmade gifts. My favorite gift was a quilted Christmas tree skirt, which I cherish. Rhoda’s face glowed with joy and pride just being around her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; they are her and Holly’s beautiful legacy.
Linda (Benroth, Basinger) & Doug Stockton
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