Obituary for Rhonda Lynn Abshear

RHONDA LYNN ABSHEAR

Rhonda L. Abshear, age 62, of Metamora, died unexpectedly, Saturday, December 31, 2022, at her residence in Metamora.      

Born October 11, 1960, in Hamilton, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Coolie and Patricia (Shelton) Calihan. On August 10, 1984, she was united in marriage to Richard A. Abshear, and he survives.

She was a member of the Buena Southern Missionary Baptist Church.  Her greatest joys in life were her children and grandchildren, and she loved spending time with them. She also enjoyed flowers and gardening, fishing, and mushroom hunting.

Besides Richard her husband of more than 38 years, survivors include four children, Kelly Abshear, Harold ‘Gus’ Cockefair, Randall Cockefair, Richard C. Abshear; five grandchildren, Rylan Cockefair, Molly Abshear, Tinley Cockefair, Kylin Abshear, Ricky Abshear; six sisters, Tammie (Howard) May, Donna Hildebrand, Kathy Cone, Angie (Kevin) Westerfeld, Jenny (Ronnie Jr.) Jolliff and Beth (Jeff) Eley; as well as many aunts, uncles, family and friends.

Family and friends may visit from 9 until 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Rev. Rob Edwards, pastor of Buena Southern Missionary Baptist Church, will officiate the Funeral Services on Thursday, January 5, 2022, 11 a.m., at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home in Brookville. Burial will follow in Peppertown Cemetery in Peppertown.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to once again serve the Abshear family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.