Ethel Flora Rink

Ethel Flora Rink, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the age of 90. She spent her life has a housewife, taking care of her family. She also worked as a realtor and a preschool educator. She was a member of First Christian Church, and the Greyhound Pets of America (LA Chapter). She enjoyed her family, her grandkids, cooking, and rescuing greyhounds.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Robert Rink; parents, Neal and Irene McClain; daughter, Deborah Ann Rink; son, Matthew Allen Rink; sisters, Fay Haller, Ella Rome; and brother, Robert McClain.

She is survived by her children, Tammy McDowell (Gordon), Karen Merritt (Kent), Katherine Landry (Louis), and Scott Ernest Rink (Heather); grandchildren, Charles McDowell (Erin), Taylor Oddo (Shawn), Kirsten Reed (Chris), Robyn Nabstedt (Tre), John Walker Jones (Caroline), Charlie Rink, and Abby Rink; great-grandchildren, Avery Weatherford, Carley Jo Reed, Matthew Reed, and Sybil McDowell; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private family service was held at Resthaven Funeral Home with interment at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.

The family would like to give special thanks to Bridget Pool, Williamsburg Assisted Living, Jefferson Manor, and St. Joseph Hospice.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.