Andrea Kaye (Miles) Rhoads, 66, of Granite City, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City. She was born September 7, 1957, in Panama City, Florida to Charles Lee Miles and Betty June Miles-Smith.

A devout member of the First United Presbyterian Church, Andrea’s faith was as unwavering as her commitment to her community. She was a beacon of entrepreneurial spirit; her journey led her to establish AMR Publishing and Promotion Company, where she nurtured the dreams and talents of countless authors. Her guidance was a catalyst for many writing careers, and her charismatic essence inspired all those fortunate enough to cross her path. Andrea’s legacy is one of kindness, mentorship, and an unyielding desire to uplift others. She was a treasured daughter, a devoted mother, and an adored grandmother. Her departure leaves an indelible void, but her memory will continue to guide and comfort us like the pages of a well-loved book. Her life was a testament to the power of faith, the strength of family bonds, and the impact one individual can have on the lives of many. Andrea’s story may have reached its conclusion, but the chapters she wrote in the hearts of those she touched will be revisited time and again.

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Lee Miles; her son in infancy, Cameron Michael Rhoads; her brother, Randal Lee Miles; her maternal grandparents, James Hubert and Effel Alean (Hildreth) Adams; and her paternal grandparents, Thomas Druey and Margaret E. (Beasley) Miles.

Surviving to cherish her memory are her mother, Betty June Miles-Smith, of Granite City, Illinois; her sons, Chase Aaron Rhoads, of Granite City, Illinois and Lain Thomas (Samantha) Rhoads, of Allen Park, Michigan; her grandchildren, MaggieMay Louise Rhoads, Maddox Aaron Rhoads, and Kolton Thomas Rhoads; and many other relatives and friends.