Funeral services for Mrs. Ronda Jean Ogletree Parker, age 43, of the Allons Community will be conducted at 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from the Holly Springs Church of Christ where the body will lie-in-state from 2 p.m. until time of services with Bro. Bobby Gore officiating. Burial will be in the Holly Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 5 until 9 p.m. at the church.
Mrs. Parker passed away at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville on August 4, 2014. She was born September 24, 1970 in Muncie, Indiana to R.L. Ogletree and the late Emma Jean Hargis Ogletree. She was the Senior Manager & Finance Business Partner of Deloitte Accounting Services.
She was a member of the Walnut Grove Church of Christ.
She is survived by her husband, Keith Parker of Allons; a son, Seth Coplin Parker of Allons; a daughter, Leah Jean Parker of Allons; her father, R.L. Ogletree of Allons; brothers, Rex Ogletree & wife, Christy of Muncie, IN. & Roy Ogletree of Allons; 3 nephews, Emmett Levi Ogletree, Austin Ogletree, & Brandon Roberts; and a brother-in-law, Kevin Heath Parker.
She is preceded in death by her mother.
Pallbearers to serve are Butch Cross, Andy Cobb, Cody Cross, Cory Cross, Colton Cross, Vance Williams, & James Edward Williams.
Memorial donations for Mrs. Ronda Jean Ogletree Parker can be made to The Seth and Leah Parker Education Fund by contacting Southeast Bank at 1065 East 10th Street, Cookeville, TN, or Speck Funeral Home.
Tributes
Steve Miller wrote on Feb 28, 2015:
"I am so sad to hear of her passing. She was a great friend to me since we were kids and she always felt like a sister to me. She was always so much fun to be around and her smile was always there. I was hoping to see her and her family this summer. I wish I would have kept in touch with her over the last few years."
Laura Townsend wrote on Sep 8, 2014:
"Ronda,
You always were a joy to work with and had such an uplifting and bright spirit. We will miss you!!"
Irene Warden wrote on Aug 13, 2014:
"All our family sends our heart felt sympathies in your time of loss!! God and Jesus will comfort you all. Ronda was a wonderful mother and daughter. Wish I could have been there just heard yesterday. If you need anything please email me and I will do my best to help!!"
Bob Haseleu wrote on Aug 6, 2014:
"Ronda was a coworker and I had the pleasure to work with her on numerous occasions over the past 10 years. She always impressed me as professional and hard working, yet fun and always willing to go the extra mile to help. I always looked forward to our interactions, and was saddened to hear of her passing. I will pray for her and her family, may God Bless you all and help get you through this troubled time."
Mark Andrews wrote on Aug 5, 2014:
"With deepest sympathy, and great respect and fondness,
Mark and Donna Andrews; Connor Cameron"
Alan & Angie Byers - Kaylin, Clay & Hannah Beth wrote on Aug 5, 2014:
"We have many fond memories of Rhonda at Short Mt Bible Camp! For many years she has been a great example to the young and old with courage, laughter, faith, true beauty, kindness and love for all! She will always hold a very special memory in our hearts!
Prayers for you all during this time."
Bro. Ronald and Collette Dishman wrote on Aug 4, 2014:
"We were so saddened to hear of Rhonda's passing. She will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched and blessed. Praying God immediately sends His comfort strength and peace to you in the coming days. Thinking of you in Christ's love. God bless and keep you.
Psalm 116:15"