Mercedes Rodriguez Obituary (1963 - 2023)

** UPDATED: Please see the details for Mercy's Funeral Mass, Graveside Service & Celebration of Life scheduled for Friday, December 15, 2023, beginning at 2pm. For questions, please contact Mercy's sister, Alicia Swait at (954) 980-7077 RODRIGUEZ, Mercedes "Mercy" -age 59, entered into eternal life Wednesday afternoon, September 20, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. Mercy was born in Miami, Florida on Monday, December 30, 1963, She was preceded in death by her parents, Reynaldo and Josefa Mercedes (nee Hernandez) Rodriguez. Mercy is survived by a sister, Alicia (John) Swait, nephew Reynaldo Vega, longtime best friend, housemate and travel companion Mark Brett, as well as beloved aunts uncles, cousins and many friends. The sisters were raised in northwest Miami, then attended South Miami Senior High and after graduation Mercy attended Miami Dade College where she received an Associates Degree in Optometry. Throughout her career, she was able to work with various companies such as Citibank, Office Depot and Petco. For a time, the sisters shared ownership of a charming floral gift shop, Petals and Dreams. Mercy was naturally artistic. She loved to paint, write beautiful poetry, and had lovely singing voice. She had an eye for beauty, a talent for decorating, and surrounded herself with elegance. Mercy loved all animals and shared her life with many of God's creatures over the years. She walked with Christ throughout her life and was a bright, guiding light to everyone she met. Kindness, love, forgiveness, and compassion were innate in her. Her extraordinary appreciation and love of life were contagious. She taught effortlessly by example and believed in living life to the fullest! "Soar now among angels and rest in God's loving arms." Services (Funeral Mass & Celebration of Life) will be in Miami, FL in the near future. Please check back later for specific information or reach out the family directly. Care entrusted to Schlientz & Moore Funeral Home -Dayton, Ohio. Condolences, fond memories & photos may be shared at www.DaytonFunerals.com