Rhonda L. Abshear

January 10, 2023 at 7:06 p.m.
Rhonda L. Abshear
Rhonda L. Abshear

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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 & 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 over 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 & friends may visited from 9:00 until 11:00 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, officiated the Funeral Services on Thursday, January 5, 2022, 11:00 A.M., at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home in Brookville.  Burial followed in Peppertown Cemetery in Peppertown Indiana.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are 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.  

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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 & 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 over 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 & friends may visited from 9:00 until 11:00 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, officiated the Funeral Services on Thursday, January 5, 2022, 11:00 A.M., at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home in Brookville.  Burial followed in Peppertown Cemetery in Peppertown Indiana.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are 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.  

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