Rhonda (Tate) McNamer

Rhonda Jean (Tate) McNamer was born on December 3, 1957, in West Plains, Missouri to parents Darrel and Ireta (Dobbs) Tate.  She passed from this life on August 31, 2022 at her home in Seymour, Missouri.

Rhonda graduated Avs High School in the class of 1976.  Rhonda was well known in Ava as the City Clerk.  Before moving to Seymour Rhonda enjoyed attending Gentryville Church.   Rhonda met Robert McNamer and on  September 27, 2008 they were united in marriage at the Gentryville Church. Robert was the love of Rhonda’s life and she loved to take care of him.  

All that knew Rhonda would say that she was a loving person.  She loved everyone she knew and had never met a stranger.  She was also good hearted and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Rhonda was preceded in death by her parents, Darrel and Ireta Tate, and  her sister Beverly Lakey.

Rhonda will be missed by her husband Robert McNamer.  She also will be missed by her step-sons Brandon and Brittany McNamer, Michael and Amanda McNamer, and Chris and Sandra McNamer.  Her grandchildren Cody, Grace, Kaylea, Kelsey, Jakob, Gabriela, Kaden, Cohen, Eden, Haven, and Laelyn will also miss her.  Rhonda will be missed by her brother Joe and Debby Tate.  Her nephew Brad and Mae Tate will also miss the influence of Rhonda in her life.  Her great nephews and nieces will also miss her: Austin Tate, Justin Tate, Brayden Tate, Devin Shannon, Sierra Shannon; as well as her great-great nephews and nieces Kendel Tate, Tiana Shannon, and Tyson Shannon.   Rhonda will especially be missed by her special dog Petey.  

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 Pm at Ava Family Funeral Home on September 3, 2022.  Burial will follow at Pleasant Home cemetery.  A visitation will be held from 1 until service time on September 3, 2022.

In lieu of flowers the family request donation be made to defray final expenses. 

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