Rhonda J. Roberts, 65, of Opdyke, Illinois, passed away on September 19, 2023, at Saint Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri.
She was born February 18, 1958, in Davison County, Tennessee to the late Buddy and Dellas (Stratton) Oxford. Rhonda married Glen D. Roberts on March 23, 1996.
In addition to her beloved husband of twenty-seven years, Rhonda is survived by her son, Billy Wheeler and wife, Melissa of Bluford, Illinois; grandsons, Colton Wheeler of Bluford, Illinois, Bud Roberts, and R.J. Hargrove; granddaughter, Saige Tate; sisters, Kim Barnard and husband, Allen of Bluford, Illinois, and Desiree Oxford of Bluford, Illinois; brother, Mike Conner of Dix, Illinois; and stepdaughter, Lorretta Simonton and husband, Mark of Okawville, Illinois.
In addition to her parents, Rhonda was preceded in death by her sister, Teresa Drew and brother, Buddy W. Oxford. Rhonda worked for many years as a professional seamstress. She loved to sew, read, and work with art. Rhonda was of the Baptist faith. She will be dearly missed by those who knew her.
A Graveside Service was held Friday, September 22, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Ham’s Grove Cemetery with Pastor Dan Harriman officiating. Interment will follow. Memorials may be made in Rhonda’s honor to Jefferson County Animal Shelter or Given Hope for Cancer. Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.
