In Remembrance Of
Rhonda (Kennedy) Lehnen
Rhonda (Kennedy) Lehnen 56, of Ormond Beach, FL formerly of Plattsburg, MO passed away August 14, 2019.
She was born on July 3, 1963 in Smithville, MO to Alan Coy Kennedy and Cheryle Christine Henry in Smithville, MO. Rhonda was raised by her grandparents Coy and Leona Kennedy in Plattsburg and in 1981, she graduated from Plattsburg High School. Rhonda received her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a Minor in Juvenile Justice from Missouri Western State College.
In 2007 she received her Florida Real Estate License. Rhonda worked for Jackson County and Clinton County as a Social Worker. She later started the shelter for abused women in Ray County. She moved to Florida in 2006 and was currently working as a realtor for Ocean View Realty Group in Ormond Beach, FL.
Rhonda was a member of the First Baptist Church in Plattsburg and the Fraternal Order of Eagles #4453 where she was a past Vice-President and currently the head trustee and the Elks both in Ormond Beach, FL. Rhonda was also a member of the Daytona Beach Area Association of Realtors. She was passionate about helping others and enjoyed being around family and friends and loved being a Mimi.
She was preceded in death by her father Alan Kennedy; grandparents Coy and Leona Kennedy and Jessie Alvin and Elvie (Mitchell) Henry, brother Brad Kennedy, nephew Derrick Dolph and aunt Judy Kennedy Mick.
Rhonda is survived by her three sons Nicholas DePeralta, Kansas City, MO, Vincent DePeralta, Kansas City, MO and Andrew DePeralta, Ormond Beach, FL; granddaughter Charlee DeParlta; mother and step-father, Cheryle and Robert Swink, Titusville, FL; step-mother Leona Kennedy, Plattsburg, MO; sisters, Shonda Kennedy, Ormond Beach, FL; Dana Sims Taylor and husband Bill, DeKalb, MO and Robin Miller Kansas City, MO; several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, other relatives and many friends.
Memorial Service: 6:00 p.m. with Visitation from 5:00-6:00 p.m. prior to the service Wednesday, August 21st at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower
Inurnment Frazier Cemetery
Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower
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Ron and Betsy Fitzgerald
Sending our prayers and condolences to the family. After moving from the Southwest Coast of Florida, Rhonda helped us find the little beach cottage of our dreams here on the East Coast. We never saw her without a smile. She made everyone’s sunshine even on the rainiest of days. Rest In Peace dear friend.
Dennis and Dawn Mellenthin
Our deepest sympathy to Rhonda’s family. We had the pleasure of meeting Rhonda (unplanned) and she took time to show us a few condos for sale, and we ultimately found and purchased our condo. We always referred to our meeting as “divine intervention”. She was someone who instantly became much more than our realtor – she became our friend! She also introduced us to her twin, Shonda, whom she always spoke about with such love. Our hearts are so heavy, and our prayers are many. Fly high Rhonda – an angel above!
Debra
I am so sorry for your loss,sending hugs and prayers to all who knew Rhonda,she was a very special ladie and will be missed by many..
Lisa McClelland (Burchette)
My heart is heavy for the family and those close to Rhonda. Prayers for all of you. Although I have not seen Rhonda for some time, I can remember every year on my Birthday she and Shonda having a sleep over (all the way from Plattsburg!) I will always remember her sweet smile and always happy. She will be missed by many. Let God heal you all and know that she will always be with you. Love you Shonda!
Lisa
Kelly Anhorn Quebedeaux
Rhonda was a sweet person and I know she will be missed tremendously. Praying for peace and comfort. Asking God’s Grace to guide and help you through this difficult time. So very sorry for your loss.
David Pizzo & Niki Steenhoek
Dave and I met Rhonda at the Fraternal Order of Eagles #4453 in Ormond Beach, and she is a lovely person inside and out. We enjoyed listening to her laugh as she spent time among friends. She helped many of our friends find homes and vacation rentals throughout her time in Ormond Beach. She will be missed by so many. Rest in peace, Rhonda.
Lonna Kay Mick
Rhonda was one of the most sweetest and loving people you’d ever want to meet.Fly high with the Angels swetie….prayers for the familt
Salina.DePeralta
To Daniel Jr. and the boys. God give them the strength courage, and wisdom to get through this time of sorrow. Heal there broken hearts. RIP Rhonda. God needed another angel he chose you.
Kristy Morrison
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs
John Inman
In the end the measure of your accomplishment is by the souls you touched. You were a great and proud woman and will be missed by all who knew you. My heart pains for the ones closest to you but your strength is in them and they will carry on… I am proud for the times we had and will cherish all the memories we made. Gods Speed Rhonda Lennon.
John
Lynn Hunt Neff
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a great person & friend to everyone she met. Susan will miss her deeply. Prayers and love to you Shonda! Lynn Hunt
Maxie Lee Ketchem Blanton
In my heart thoughts and prayers
Bill and Nancy Mitchell
So sorry for your loss’.
Clayton & Lisa Lollar
I remember her as my life guard at the Country Club in Plattsburg, very nice person, always had a smile..
Bonnie Quinn
Prayers to the family.
Harry Abele
Truly sorry for your loss
Linda Tracy
My sympathy.
Stephanie Shaffer De Jesús
Rhonda is my cousin, mentor, confidant, and inspiration. Damn, I love this woman!!! She always knew what to say and how to make you feel invincible in every situation. I can hear her say “We’ve got this, sister!” And we did- with Rhonda by your side you could get through anything. She was so intelligent, strong, and knock-out beautiful. She never knew a stranger and gave of herself relentlessly. Rhonda had a gift of charisma, humor, and grit…. she lit up the room and made everyone feel comfortable and loved….she was one of a kind… unapologetically herself…. so comfortable and confident in the women that she had become- that she worked damn hard against the odds to become- an amazing woman. She was an assertive woman that had found her voice and knew when to use it! Rhonda also has a beautiful soft side- She loved my kiddos like her own and was a sister to me. She was one of the reasons we moved to Florida and I am so fortunate to have these last few years with her and treasure our dinners, our many talks and vent sessions, pool days at Shonda’s, and adventures.
I aspire to be like Rhonda and have always looked up to her since I was a little girl. She took me to my first concert at 10 years old – the Jackson Victory Tour at Arrowhead on her 21st Birthday! I studied Social work because of her and received my Real Estate license last year hoping to work with and for her someday. She was my role-model and still is. Rhonda lived her life to the absolute fullest and loved fiercely. We can all learn from her and keep her alive every day in how we live. Fearless, inspire acts of kindness, full of love, passion, and humor. None of us are getting out of here alive. I can feel Rhonda’s light and embrace the day to tell those that you love how you feel, do what gives you joy, and love fearlessly. Today I raise a White Russian to my cousin Rhonda and say what she always said to me when we would part: “Be good or be good at it!” Love you more!
Chip Hunter
Rhonda had a special place in my heart and will be missed. My condolences to the family.
Joanne Gordon
My condolences to Rhonda’s family and many friends. She really wanted to help people no matter what problems they had, and she was sincere. You will always be remembered. See you later on.
Loren Aldrich
Rhonda was an amazing person. She was strong, beautiful, funny, intelligent, I could go on forever. I will forever miss my favorite aunt Rhonda. Prayers for all of our family and friends.
Teresa Mitchell Anderson
My deepest sympathy to Cheryl, Dana,Robin and Shonda and Rhonda’s children and grandchildren…my heart breaks for you.
Rest in peace my sweet cousin, love to all
Eric Bodenhausen
My prayers go out to family and friends. Rhonda was a beautiful person inside and out. I will always remember her smile and bubbly laugh.
Brent Burton
So saddened by this. Prayers.
Debbie Stuller Nutt
I’m so sorry for your loss, may God wrap his loving arms around the family and give them strength to get through this difficult time in your lives. My heart breaks for you all. Rest In Peace Rhonda,
Doug and Joyce Wilson
May the family find solace in God’s abundant love. Rest in peace our sweet and beautiful friend.
Mike
Rhonda helped us purchase our vacation condo in Ormond Beach and we have meeting her every year when down.
Every year we looked forward to meeting her. This year feels empty. We will dearly miss her but never forget her words, her laugh, her smile and most of all her genuine kindness to all.
David and Deanna Wiggin
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
William f stevens
Such a terrible loss ….my condolences to the family and friends.
Kris ward
So sorry for your loss
Vicky Mick
So very sorry for your loss. I remember when she would come to Clinton Manor with your grandma to sell Avon. Very beautiful and kind person. Prayers and hugs to the family/
Cheryll & Sam Adams
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Andrew.
We were nextdoor neighbors for 7 years,Rhonda always had the sweetest smile. Always helpful. She will be so missed..
Cheryll & Sam Adams
Michael Graham
Condolences. Condolence: So sorry to hear of your family’s recent loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this time of sorrow and loss. … The entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Debra. K. Foster Kelley
My Prayers and Thoughts are with the family. Sorry for your loss of Rhonda Kennedy, She was a beautiful person! I knew her all my life. I ask God, to heal the family hearts and know that God here 4u! R.I.P. Rhonda Kennedy Lehman. Fly High with the Angels . !
Connie Moore Marx
Thoughts and prayers for the family from Lewis Moore and Connie Moore Marx.
Phyllis and Greg Walter
Our condolences to Rhonda’s family . Rhonda helped us secure our condo one year ago, August 17, 2018.My dream to live at the beach and she helped us each step in buying and preparing it for us to move in . We will remember her smile and her kindness each step along the way.