Wanda G. Rhoten, 79, of Greenwood, Indiana died Friday, August 14, 2020 at her home while surrounded by her family. She was born April 23, 1941 in Russell Springs, KY, a daughter of the late Wallace G. Richardson and Ada Mae Coffey.
A 1959 graduate of Russell County High School, Wanda moved to Greenwood, IN in 1959. She owned and operated the Dinner Inn Restaurant at State Road 37 and County Line Road. Later, she and her husband Jim, also owned and operated Jim’s New -To -You on Main Street in Greenwood for many years. She was a member of the Greenwood Bible Baptist Church. An avid antique collector and dealer, she also enjoyed sewing, but her favorite thing was spending time with her family. She was adored by her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her step-dad, Rufus Gentry; 1 brother in law, Charles Campbell; and 1 nephew, Lawrence Atkins.
SURVIVORS:
Husband: Jim Rhoten of Greenwood, IN
4 children: Gloria E. (Russell) Schaub of Greenwood, IN; Larry (Kim) Johnson of Russell Springs, KY; Mitch (Lynn) Johnson of Franklin, IN; Cindy (Kevin) Brown of New Castle, IN
14 grandchildren: Michael (Sarah) Robertson of Pensacola, FL; Gloria Michelle “Shelley” Winnings of Biloxi, MS; Gena M. (Dave) Andrewz of Russell Springs, KY; Dr. Nikki Johnson of Charlotte, NC; Cody Johnson of Seattle, WA; Cory Johnson of Greenwood, IN; Shelby (Zach) Spangle of Franklin, IN; Brittney Johnson of Franklin, IN; Evan (Bethany) Brown and Olivia Brown, both of New Castle, IN; Aleah (John) Riggins of Nashville, TN; Paige (Adnan) Alic of Greenwood, IN; R.J. Schaub of Berlin, Germany; Kailey (Jesse) Cacy of Frankfort, KY
9 great grandchildren: Micah, Felicity, Morgan, Kelcee, Kayden, Weston, Zoey, Ryker, and Ethan
3 sisters: Judy Campbell, Ella (Phillip) Johnson, and Joan Shaw, all of Russell Springs, KY
1 brother: Jerry Gentry “The Can Man” of Russell Springs, KY
4 nephews: Lance Johnson, Jason Johnson, Randall and Jerry Shaw, all of Russell Springs, KY
1 niece: Angie Atkins of Russell Springs, KY
Funeral Service: 3:00pmET on Monday, August 17, 2020 at Greenwood Bible Baptist Church, 1461 Sheek Rd., Greenwood, IN with Pastor Todd Poynter officiating.
Visitation: 12 noon - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday at the church.
Graveside service: 2:00 p.m. Central Time on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Clear Springs Cemetery in Russell Springs, KY.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Children’s Ministry c/o Good News Missions, 2716 East Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46201.
Due to Covid 19 and the governor’s mandate, face coverings will be required.
Hinsey-Brown Funeral Home in New Castle, Indiana is in charge of arrangements.
