Melinda Jo Rhoda

Melinda ""Mindy"" Jo (Chandler) Rhoda, 49, of Anderson, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2014 from a heart attack at St. Vincent Regional Hospital of Anderson.Mindy was born September 5, 1964 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Wiley Jo and Betty Pearl Chandler. She enjoyed collecting nick nacks, playing bingo, traveling, and attending rummage sales. She also enjoyed books and diet Coke. She loved her family and cherished the time spent with them. Mindy is survived by her loving husband Paul Rhoda; two children, Betty Lynn Cook (husband Aaron) of Anderson and Andrew Coppess of Pendleton; two brothers, Mike Chandler (wife Setsuko) of Chesterfield and Mark Chandler of Anderson; a sister, Mickey (Chandler) Tinch (husband Bobby) of Chesterfield; seven grandchildren, Mandy Hendrickson, Malachi Coppess, Andrew Coppess Jr., Hayden ""Mr. Personality"" Cook, Trenton ""Little Eugene) Cook and Lendziee Cook; special friends, Dee Kinnard, Amy Girt, Melanie Whicker, Debra Bowen; and several nieces and nephews.Mindy was preceded in death by her first husband, Archie Hogue; daughter, Amanda Hogue; son-in-law, Bryce Cook; a niece, Julie Chandler; and a special friend, Kim Chandler.A funeral service to celebrate Mindy's life will be held at 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home, Daleville Chapel, 8212 S. Walnut St., Daleville, Indiana. Pastor Nancy Joseph will officiate. Cremation will follow services.Friends and family may gather to share and remember two hours prior to services from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. Wednesday at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home, Daleville Chapel.Memorials can be given in honor of Melinda to the Park Place Church of God Food Pantry.Online Guestbook at: www.ballarandsons.com and Facebook /Ballard & Sons; Life Celebrations, Counseling, Funeral and Cremation. The Ballard Family is honored to celebrate the life of Melinda Rhoda with family and friends.