Rhoda Sage, 97, of Heavener, formerly of England, passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003, in Poteau. She was born in London, England. She was a member of the Heavener Christian Church, and had worked as a missionary for 36 years in India, where she started a school for girls. She also met her husband Edgar while in India.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents Edwin and Annie; and one sister.
Survivors include one stepdaughter, Jane Simms of Cleburne, Texas; one stepson, Roger Sage of Longview, Texas; eight step grandchildren; nine step great-grandchildren; one nephew and one niece.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17 in Memorial Park Cemetery at Heavener under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener.
