Rhonda Jo Hovey
Graveside services for Rhonda Jo Hovey, 52, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at the Thayer City Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Rhonda died at 3:25 a.m., Thursday, October 23, 2014, at her home.
She was born August 10, 1962, at Salem, Arkansas, to Garland Joe Taylor and Geraldine Patricia Alvord Taylor. Rhonda was a nurse in the emergency department at Ozarks Medical Center.
She is survived by two sons, Zachary Hovey and Ian Hovey, both of West Plains; one grandchild, Paydon Werner; her parents, Joe and Geri Taylor, Thayer, Missouri; brother-in-law, Dirk Shultz, Thayer, Missouri; and two special nephews, Jordan Shultz and wife, Hannah and Jesse Shultz.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Kym
October 24, 2014 @ 11:41 am
Words… There are none. We love you and you will live on in our hearts and memories every single day.
Love,
Kym, Trevor, & Treyton
Love Mini Fluf aka Heather
October 24, 2014 @ 2:33 pm
I love you Rhonda, I will forever carry our special memories and unique acronyms in my heart. You are amazing, and have given so many people courage and strength. I love you to the moon and back infinity times forever.
Charles Dickinson
October 24, 2014 @ 5:18 pm
You will be missed “Taco Lady”. My wife was in the ER and Rhonda, you asked if my wife smoked tacos. You have been “Taco Lady” ever since. You will be missed. Prayers go out to your family.
Dana Roberts
October 24, 2014 @ 7:21 pm
The Thayer High School graduating “Class of 1980” has lost a very special and talented classmate. Rhonda will be missed by all of us.
Billie
October 24, 2014 @ 8:08 pm
I can’t express how much I appreciated Rhonda when we were at the ER. When I was in early labor with my daughter but wasn’t far enough along to go upstairs she comforted me. Years earlier my infant son needed an IV the other nurses poked him 5 or 6 times and was very unsuccessful. Rhonda came in and knew exactly where to get the IV at. My prayers are with your family.
Ivie Powell
October 24, 2014 @ 8:39 pm
My thoughts prayers are with the family.
Jacque Langley Cowens
October 24, 2014 @ 10:24 pm
My heart breaks for the entire family…I have so many wonderful memories from mine and Rhondas’ younger years…she always made me laugh and always knew how to make me smile when times were the worst..May God give you all comfort during this time ..Much love and many prayers for you all..Cricket
Louise Dunn Alexander
October 25, 2014 @ 12:07 am
I can’t even begin to put my sadness into words. I will always carry a piece of Rhonda in my heart. Childhood friends through ER days. I love you, Joe and Geri i love you so much. It really breaks my heart that i can’t be there. But you are in my heart and thoughts. Love to you all.
I will forever mourn my friend.
Cheryl Thompson
October 25, 2014 @ 12:40 am
I was blessed with your friendship. I will miss that huge smile & those wonderful hugs. Thank you for teaching me so much. You were already an angel in my eyes. Love ya Sister!
Sandy
October 25, 2014 @ 9:25 am
Heaven gained an angel for sure. Rhonda you will always be close to my heart as you were a great mentor and nurse. You had a smile that was contagious, God Bless you my friend.
Kristi Hargrove
October 25, 2014 @ 5:33 pm
I sit here and close my eyes. As I keep them closed, I can see your contagious smile and hear your beautiful laugh. Some people just know to reach out to others. You touched so many lives. You will be missed, but NEVER forgotten. 🙂
Angela Rountree
October 25, 2014 @ 10:33 pm
Rhonda, you are loved and missed. Give Joe a big hug.
Teresa Hickinbotham Garrison
October 26, 2014 @ 3:59 pm
Prayers to Rhonda’s family. We were classmates at Thayer and my memories of her are of happiness and joy. God bless each of you during this time. Don’t ever forget her smile. God bless you all.
Patty Phillippe
October 26, 2014 @ 4:57 pm
I love you with all my heart Rhonda…I will treasure all the wonderful memories I have of you….You were a blessed friend who I will miss dearly and think of often with a smile….I thank the good lord for allow me to be a part of your life….you were truly one of Gods angles here on earth for you touched so many lives….Till we meet again my dear friend love you always, Patty
Max and Judy Dunn
October 26, 2014 @ 8:04 pm
Joe, Geri, We are so very, very, sorry, for your loss, May God help you find peace , We certainly have fond memories of all of you Love and prayers !
Rhodes family
October 26, 2014 @ 8:59 pm
A wonderful woman we will luv and miss always
Rosemary Taylor
October 27, 2014 @ 3:17 am
Rhonda you will be missed…I love you foever my dear cousin.
God took his angel home..I love you everday
Randall & Teresa Romans
October 27, 2014 @ 4:46 pm
Mr. & Mrs. Taylor – our sincerest sympathies. Rhonda was a great asset to OMC and a wonderful nurse and friend. She will be missed.
sam
October 27, 2014 @ 10:36 pm
Rhonda, I love you and miss you so much. You were like my second mom and we shared so many memories. Rip beautiful, pure hearted angel… always in my heart.