Mrs. Cora Rhodes Batson age 94 of Wilmington, died Wednesday March 28, 2012 at home.
She was born May 12, 1917 in Onslow County daughter of the late Cora Jarman Rhodes and Solomon Rhodes. She was also predeceased by her husband Milton Batson.

Mrs. Batson worked during WW II at Camp Davis supporting the war effort which she was very proud of. She was a loving mother, Grandmother and great friend.

Surviving are two sons Robert M. Batson and wife Madeline and, Joseph G. Batson and wife Sara both of Wilmington; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Hazel Reece of Jacksonville, Else Fonville of Hubert, and Daisy Burns of Hubert.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Saturday March 31, 2012 at Pike Creek Cemetery in the St. Helena Community, Burgaw. Reverend Gary Sheppard will officiate. Burial will follow.
The family will receive friends Friday 6-7:00 PM at Harrell's Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions can be made to The Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center 1406 Physicians Dr. Wilmington, NC 28401