Carleen Cain

Carleen Cain, 87, of Murphysboro, and formerly of Union County, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at Manor Court in Carbondale. 

She was born on April 19, 1937, in Wolf Lake, the daughter of George and Freda Wilson Pitts. 

She married Ron Cain on July 16, 1955. He preceded her in death on Nov. 15, 2009. She later married Ivan Rhodes; he also preceded her in death. 

She is survived by her two brothers, Fred (Barbara) Pitts of Lick Creek and Wayne (Judy) Pitts of Wolf Lake; nieces and nephews Gena (Wendell) Davis, Sandra Kay Clutts, Ron Pitts, Bruce Pitts, Kent (Nancy) Pitts, Wes (Melanie) Pitts and Teresa (Tony) Guy; numerous great-nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; and a sister, Vernita Miller.

She enjoyed singing and working in her flower garden. She was the quintessential social butterfly. She loved social gatherings, coffee clubs and getting together for a good time with her friends. 

Graveside services will be announced at a later date at the Ebenezer Hall Cemetery. Memorial contributions are preferred to the Ebenezer Hall Cemetery. Envelopes are available at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home. 

To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements.