Rhoda Garett

One notable Rustington resident was Rhoda Garrett, who died in Gower Street, London. A memorial to her was placed there in 2025, as shown in the picture.

Rhoda had asked to be buried in her favourite place, Rustington, and she was interred in the churchyard in 1882, close to the Chancel wall.

Sadly, the exact location of her grave is now unknown. It was removed sometime between 1908 and 1938, probably by the then Vicar, James Louis Crosland, or one of his supporters, due to her notoriety as a leading figure in the Women’s Suffrage Movement.

It is hoped that a memorial to Rhoda Garrett may be installed within the church at a later date.