Rhea Hall was retired from Wilson Sporting Goods
Rhea E. Hall, 93, died on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at 4:54 p.m, at Vancrest of Ada.
She was born in Hardin County, Ohio on July 29, 1926, to the late Frank and Aurabelle (Sowers) Shadley. On Dec. 21, 1942, Rhea married Oscar Hall and he preceded her in death on Sept. 5, 1994.
Rhea retired in 1985 from Wilson Sporting Goods in Ada after working as a sewer and stamper. She attended the United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her son, Ronnie (Naomi) Hall; two grandchildren: Donnie Hall and Becky (Hall) Tyler; five great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren; two good friends: Betty Bolen and Beatrice Collins and their families; five nieces: Judy (Lynn) Ritchie, Patti Hall, Gloria (Gary) Grappy, Marilyn (Larry) Vivolo and Brenda Carson; and two nephews: Dennis Shadley and Kim Shadley.
Rhea was preceded in death by two brothers: John Shadley and Willis Shadley.
Funeral services will begin at noon on Monday, Dec. 9, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada, with Pastor Donald Webb officiating. Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger.
Friends may call two hours prior to the service from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, Dec. 9, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation and/or Freewill Baptist Church of McGuffey and/or Charity of the Donor’s Choice.
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