Rhonda Athey Obituary
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Visitation –
Monday, July 14, 2025 – 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Meador Funeral Home
401 Hwy 377 North
Whitesboro, TX 76273
Funeral Service –
Monday, July 14, 2025 – 2:00 PM
Meador Funeral Home
Interment-
Oakwood Cemetery
1394 West Main St
Whitesboro, TX 76273
Rhonda Carol Athey, 69, of Whitesboro, was called to her eternal home on Monday, July 7, 2025.
Rhonda was born March 16, 1956 in Sherman, Texas to Willie Hewell and Dorothy Louise Stanley. She married the love of her life Billy Athey in Collinsville on January 11, 1982. Rhonda drove a school bus for S&S Consolidated Schools for 18 years where she forged many relationships with students that have carried on through the years. She also drove for Durham Transportation in Lewisville, Texas for two years. Her family was her greatest treasure. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by son, Chad Athey of Whitesboro; daughter, Melody Klas and husband, Darrell Cason of Whitesboro; son, Bryan Athey and wife, Michelle Athey of Sadler; son, Marcus Athey and wife, Bonnie Athey of Whitesboro; grandchildren Aubrey Athey, Austin Athey, Gage Athey, Rylee Athey, Cooper Cason, Brooklyn Martinez, Kiley Klas, Delaney Klas; and brother, Allan Stanley.
Rhonda was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Jack Athey, parents, Willie and Dorothy Stanley, sister, Glenda Briscoe, and sister, Janice Gillman.
Funeral Service honoring Rhonda will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday July 14, 2025 at Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro, officiated by Geoffrey Athey and Chad Athey. A time of visitation will be held an hour prior to the funeral on Monday at the funeral home beginning at 1:00 PM. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Whitesboro following services. The family has requested informal dress for the services.
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