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Colleen Rhoads: Nov. 11, 1934-June 22, 2026

The friendships she formed through that organization lasted a lifetime and she cherished the many memories made with her friends.

Colleen Rhoads, 91, passed away on June 22, 2026, in Kerrville, Texas. She was born in Maxdale, Texas to Dillard and Grace Renick. She married Jim Rhoads on May 17, 1952, in Lampasas, Texas. Together, they built a life centered on family, friendship and service to others.

Colleen attended Killeen High School in Killeen, Texas and went on to serve the community through a distinguished 35-year career with Civil Service at Fort Hood, Texas. She was also a proud Lifetime member of Beta Sigma Phi. The friendships she formed through that organization lasted a lifetime and she cherished the many memories made with her friends.

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Colleen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jim Rhoads and her parents, Dillard and Grace Renick.  

She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Neilson; sons, Andy Rhoads and Jim Rhoads; grandchildren, Stacy Fritz, Dennis Whitfield, Stow Neilson, Jamie Garrett, Tug Rhoads and Tanna Goode; great-grandchildren, Lucy Fritz, Gage Fritz, Parker Whitfield, Lucas Myers and Reagan Rhoads.

Visitation will be 5-7 PM Wednesday, June 24, 2026, held at Grimes Funeral Chapels, Kerrville, Texas.

Funeral services will be held graveside at 2:30 PM Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Maxdale Cemetery, Killeen, Texas with Roy Brantley officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Peterson Hospice, Hunt Preservation Society and Dietert Center.

The family wishes to extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. Kelly Pelton, Dr. Clint Morris, Dr. James Young, Dr. Obinna Isiguzo, Dr. Sirianni, Stacy Smith, RN, Anita Aguirre and Colleen’s wonderful neighbors for their compassionate care, support and unwavering friendship. 

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Growing up in Southern California, Louis Amestoy remained connected to Texas as the birthplace of his father and grandfather. Texas was always a presence in the family’s life. Amestoy’s great-grandparents settled in San Antonio, Texas, drawn by the city’s connections to Mexico and the region’s German communities. In 2019, Louis Amestoy saw an opportunity to make a home in Texas. After 30 years of working for corporate media chains, Louis Amestoy saw a chance to establish an independent voice in the Texas Hill Country. He launched The Lead to be that vehicle. With investment from Meta, Amestoy began independently publishing on Aug. 9, 2021. The Amestoys have called Kerrville home since 2019.

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