Kenneth Poe Funeral Services

December 19, 2024

CHARLOTTE – (Iris) Lynn Thompson Rhinehardt of Charlotte NC went to be with our Lord on December 19, 2024, after a long illness.

She was born in Canton, NC on May 12, 1944, to the late Judd Curtis and Mary Lee Pryor Thompson. Lynn attended Edneyville Elementary School near Bat Cave, NC with her brothers, many cousins, and was taught by several of her aunts and uncles. After her parents died, she moved to Charlotte, NC, at age 15, to live with her brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Glenda Thompson. She graduated from South Mecklenburg High School in 1962 and attended Kings Business College and UNC Charlotte where she took accounting and business courses. Her first job after graduation was with Esso in the accounts receivable department.

Lynn met the love of her life, John (Johnny) Rhinehardt in 1960, and they were married at Belmont Abbey Basilica in 1963. After her 3 sons were born, Lynn spent the next 18 plus years raising and nurturing them. There were many long trips and long hours spent on soccer fields happily watching her boys excel at their sport. When her boys graduated from college, she went to work for Charlotte Pipe and Foundry in the Finance Department as Credit Manager and was there 32 years. During this time Lynn received many accreditations through course study and continuing education. She also belonged to several credit groups. Lynn was very proud of her association and success with Charlotte Pipe and made many lifelong friends there. 

After retiring in December 2013, Lynn spent time with “Her Johnny” living in the mountains in Roaring Gap, NC where they enjoyed membership in Olde Beau Resort and Golf Club for many years. They played golf and graciously entertained family and friends. Lynn and John also enjoyed entertaining their grandchildren, great-nieces and great-nephews for many years with their famous Camp Grand Mom and Camp Grand Dad. They used this time to teach them about life while having fun.

Her relaxing time was spent reading, traveling, cooking, and most joyfully, “Pulling Weeds”. She loved her beautiful home in the mountains and enjoyed sharing it with family and friends with many parties, weddings, and cookouts. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend.

In addition to her parents, Lynn was preceded in death by her brothers Teddy, David, Darrell, Phil, and Steve Thompson. Also preceding her in death were her beloved in-laws John and Millie Rhinehardt, Jerry Rhinehardt, Ellen Thompson, and her very special sister-in-law, Glenda Thompson who nurtured and guided her through her teen years. Lynn greatly mourned the deaths of her nephew, Keith Thompson and her niece, Tori Thompson.

Mrs. Rhinehardt is survived by her husband of almost 62 years, John L. Rhinehardt III, son, John (Bo) L. Rhinehardt IV and wife Laura, of Charlotte, NC, grandson, Keaton Rhinehardt of Philadelphia, PA, granddaughters, Emma Rhinehardt of Boone, NC, Lilah Rhinehardt of Charlotte, NC, son, Brett D. Rhinehardt and wife Allison of Charlotte, NC, grandsons, Jackson Rhinehardt of Raleigh, NC, Pryor Rhinehardt of Boone, NC, granddaughters, Bella Grace Rhinehardt of Raleigh, NC, Trulyn Rhinehardt of Charlotte, NC, son, Greg T. Rhinehardt and wife Kimrey of Pittsboro, NC, and granddaughter Tyler Rhinehardt of Boone, NC.

Also surviving are her brother William K. (Bill) Thompson and wife Linda of Oakwood, GA, nephews Matt Thompson, Phillip Thompson and Billy Thompson of Oakwood, GA, niece, Leigh Thompson Wilson and husband (Matt) of Oakwood, GA, Polly Thompson, (Darrell) (deceased) of Charlotte, NC, nephew Kevin Thompson (Karen) of Indian Land, SC, niece Becki Thompson (Keith) (deceased), of Charlotte, NC. Also surviving are Joy Thompson Johnson (Ed), of Greensboro, NC, Gay Thompson Harvey (Ronnie), of Okatie, SC, and Steve C. (Chip) Thompson Jr. (Shelly), of Pinehurst, NC. She is also survived by Andrea Rhinehardt (Japen Clark), of Plano, TX, Dawn Rhinehardt (Chris Breashears) of Burlington, NC, Karen Rhinehardt (partner Jon Manzo) of Raleigh, NC, Cindy Rhinehardt, wife of Jerry (deceased) of Mooresville, NC. Also included is a large extended family of great-nieces and -nephews, cousins and a very special group of friends. This very close family and friends group made many trips to Pawley’s Island, SC, sometimes renting as many as 3 and 4 houses on the beach for 35-plus years. Lynn and her loved ones also gathered together at Lake Lanier in Georgia and in the mountains of our dear Western NC. Lynn treasured these times with her family and friends.

A memorial mass to celebrate the life of Lynn Rhinehardt will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 10, 2025, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church. The family will receive friends from 10:00 - 11:00 AM at the church. Inurnment will be in Belmont Abbey Cemetery.  

Honorary Pallbearers are Matt Thompson, Phillip Thompson, Billy Thompson, Drew Gehrt, Darryl Thompson, Bradley Thompson, Charles D. Thompson, Thomas Johnson, Davis Thompson, Dylan Breashears, Charles Thompson, Foster York, Austin Rhinehardt, Daniel Ostby and Joey Ostby.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the care that was given Mrs. Rhinehardt by Della Brown of Wisdom Senior Care and by Danielle Falk and Angela Brown of Via Health Partners.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital: ALSAC/ St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or The American Cancer Society: ACS CANPO, PO Box 886, Hagerstown, MD, 21741-0886.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.