Undean Catherine Rhodes (Kelly), was born on a beautiful fall Saturday morning, November 3, 1928, to the proud parents of George E. Kelly, Sr., and Ella D. Simpson Kelly in Hillsboro, TX.  She accepted Christ at a very young age at Emmanuel Temple Church of God in Christ, the church in which she grew up. She later moved to Dallas, TX and became a faithful member of the Mount Tabor Baptist Church.

Undean graduated from Peabody High School in 1946 and continued her education at L.E. Coleman School of Beauty     Culture where she graduated in 1947. As a highly qualified cosmetologist, Undean moved to Dallas where she worked for Rayle Wig Company for many years. She retired as a retail manager from Neiman Marcus.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Rhodes and brothers George E. Kelly Jr. and Ollie Faye Kelly.  She leaves to cherish her memory three sons, Leonard E. Rhodes, Rodney A. Rhodes (Willie Dell), and Pastor Michael L. Rhodes (Vicki); and one daughter, Faleshia J. Rhodes. Undean also leaves one sister-in-law and dear friend, Lourissa Varner and a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren and long-time friends.