Melodese (Hembree) Rhine, age 88, of Bailey, Texas, passed away on February 23, 2026, in Sherman, Texas. She was born on February 3, 1938, in Gober, Texas, to R.A Hembree and Mamie Lou (Rogers) Hembree.
On September 18, 1954, she married Don Rhine, who preceded her in death on February 17, 2017. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Lou Ann Rhine.
Melodese is survived by her two daughters, Toni Lowry of Bailey, and Donna Craft and her husband Leslie, of Sherman. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Jennifer Lowry of Arp; Charles Lowry and his wife Lindsey of Bailey, and Samantha Chambers of Melissa. She is lovingly remembered by 14 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Kameron Rogers, Owen Rogers, Dylan Johnson, J. R. Stephens, Britt Moody, and Dakota Lowry. Honorary pallbearers will be Matthew Chambers, Jordan Craft, Mason Rogers, and Cody Johnson.
Funeral services will be rendered by Bro. Glynn Tyson and held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Bailey, Texas, Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow the service at Philadelphia Cemetery.
Sending all our love from very close friends of the Moody family. Jordyn &Jaxon Northcutt
Tony, Donna, and all the family, we are so sorry to hear about Melodes. Our hearts go out to all of you. We are sorry we could not be with you at the service, but we were not aware of it until Wednesday afternoon, after the service was over. Please know we wish to stand with you at this time of mourning, holding you close in our hearts, and we send our love and prayers. May you feel the Lord’s certain and comforting presence.
So sorry to hear of your lose
May God Bless each of you
To the Family of Mrs. Rhines, my wife and I delivered Meals on Wheels to her years ago. It was always a pleasure to visit her.
May you have peace in her passing, she was a jewel.