Rhonda Sue Ashley of Montgomery City passed away on March 2, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family at the age of 66.
Rhonda was born December 19, 1959, in St. Charles, to the late Earl and Shirley Paasch (née Ritchhart). Rhonda attended Francis Howell High School. On July 14, 1979, she married the love of her life, Johnny Ashley of New Melle. To this union, they had two children, Jesse Daniel and Nathan Ray.
Rhonda's greatest pleasure was her family; she loved them and took great pride in raising her children and helping to raise her grandchildren.
Rhonda was very crafty, loved drawing and doing puzzles, was an animal lover, and she had numerous fish tanks that she loved to take care of. Rhonda loved to find a good deal. Whether it was at a yard sale, thrift store, or Dillard's, she would find you the best bargain for your dollar. She was the kindest, most selfless, loving, and sassiest woman who would give of her time to help anyone, especially her family, even up until her last few days on earth.
Rhonda is survived by her beloved husband of 46 years John Ashley; two sons, Jesse Daniel Ashley and Nathan Ray Ashley; brother-in-law, Terry Barnes; three grandchildren, Whitney (Kagen) Boyden, Nataley Cochran and Crypten Cochran; great-granddaughter, Ellie Rose Boyden; great-grandson, Declan James Boyden; two nieces, Krista Howard, Jesseca Barnes; one nephew, Isaiah Barnes; four sisters-in-law, Patricia (Mike) Stonebarger, Jeanie (Jerry) George, Donna (Brian) Wall, Lynn (A.J.) Bartlett; bonus sister, Debbie Kitson. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Anita Barnes.
Rhonda's giving and loving heart will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.