"i am so sorry for your loss. i will miss her. but she will no longer have to endure pain and her many ills."
In loving memory of
Rhonda Carver
February 19, 1960 - January 5, 2009
Rhonda J. Carver, 48, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died unexpectedly, Monday, January 5, 2009, in the Emergency Room at the Henry County Health Center. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jerry Van Hooser officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Richwoods Cemetery. A memorial has been established and may be directed to the family. Born February 19, 1960, in Fairfield, IA, Rhonda Jean was the daughter of Arnold L. and Beverly J. Savage Carver, Sr. She spent her formative years in the Lockridge and Trenton communities. Rhonda later moved to Mt. Pleasant. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant Community High School in 1979. Rhonda was employed in housekeeping at Mapleleaf Nursing Home and also at Pleasant Manor Care Center. She later worked at the Hawkeye Restaurant in Mt. Pleasant. She enjoyed collecting porcelain dolls, hats and hat pins, knick-knacks, pens and coloring books. Rhonda also enjoyed watching movies and television shows. She especially loved spending time with her dog, Fred. Rhonda is survived by her mother, Bev Carver of New London, IA, and one sister, Lennette Carver of Mt. Pleasant, IA; and by her grandmother, Dorothy Savage of Danville, IA. She is also survived by her special best friend, Cheryl Hueholt of Mt. Pleasant, IA, and her daughters, Charleen Hueholt Holmes of Ainsworth, IA, and Cassandra Koch of Mt. Pleasant, IA; two nieces, Jennifer Carver and Megan Carver of Mt. Pleasant, IA; two great nephews and one great niece. Rhonda was preceded in death by her grandparents, father and one brother Arnold L. "Zeke" Carver, Jr.
Tributes
"Dear Mom, I am so glad that I was able to make it today. I couldn't imagine not being there for you, and paying my respects to the girl who was my best friend for 43 years! You know I loved her with all my heart. I will miss her terribly!! And I will ache for you and Lynette forever!! We've been family in our own way for a long time and I am going to hate another upset in it. We will make it through this together tho. I love you!!!!!!!!!!!!! God Bless Chris"
"May you find peace and strenght in the days ahead to move forward and remember the happiness that Rhonda brought into your life. Kathy Carver Floy-Zimmerman, Mn."
"To Rhonda's family, I was one of Rhonda's teachers at Mt. Pleasant High School. I was very sorry to hear of her passing. Rhonda displayed a lot of bravado at times but I found her to be very sensitive underneath it all. I enjoyed her sense of humor. I ran into her from time to time over the years and always enjoyed our chats. She will remain in my thoughts and prayers."
"We are so sorry to hear of your loss, Rhonda was our class mate and was a very nice gal, I know you will miss her, but know she is in Gods loving hands and will be in your heart forever. Our thoughts and prayers will be with your family during this tough time. God Bless Gregg and Peggy Crew"
"Beverly: I am so sorry about the loss of your daughter, Rhonda. I have not had contact with you for many many years but I think of you often. When I Heard of your loss, I just want you to know you are in my thoughts and you have my deepest sympathy. My best to you Bev Ida"
"Dear Lennette, I want you to know how sorry I am to hear of the death of your sister Rhonda. Please know that Loren and I think of you and your family at this sad time. Sincerely, Sharolyn Lisk"
"I wanted to send out a special prayer to your fmily is my thoughts and pryers as well as my family. I'm saddened to hear that Rhonda had passed away, and she will be missed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers."