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  • Visitation

    Tuesday, December 26, 2023

    4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Wednesday, December 27, 2023

    10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

    Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL

  • Service

    Wednesday, December 27, 2023

    11:00 AM

    Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL

  • Full Obituary

    Rhonda T. Pierce, 58, of Brownstown, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

    She was born September 25, 1965, in Granite City, IL, to James and Velma (nee Rogers) Blakeburn. On June 9, 2019, she married Paul Pierce in the backyard of their home in Brownstown, IL.

    Rhonda loved her family and friends dearly. She lit up every room she walked into and was the life of the party anywhere she went; she never met a stranger, only made new friends. Rhonda was a lover of animals, especially her dogs. In her spare time, she was an avid coin collector and enjoyed riding motorcycles with her husband, she was about to learn how to ride them herself with her daughter.

    Rhonda was a spitfire, stubborn spirit with a kind and selfless soul; she even continues to help others after her passing through her tissue and organ donation. She was a treasured wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

    She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Velma Blakeburn; first husband, Carl “Buzz” Edward Cory, Jr.; grandparents, Morley and Gulena Rogers; brothers, Glenn Blakeburn, Clyde Blakeburn.

    Rhonda is survived by her loving husband, Paul Pierce; children, Leo Penn, Rachel Click, Steven (Gwen) Penn, Carla McCall, Dwayne (Stacy) Cory, Cody (Leslie) Pierce, Rachil Pierce; siblings, Linda (Robert) Ogle, Joan Soehlke, Terry Carmen, Nola Sessions, James Blackburn; uncle, Randall Rogers; 15 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren13 nieces and nephews; and many loving friends and family.

    In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Pierce Family to help cover hospital costs.

    Visitation: Tuesday, December 26, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and Wednesday, December 27, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, at Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL.

    Funeral Service: Wednesday, December 27, 2023, 11:00 AM, Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL.

    Clergy: Pastor Ron Habermehl

    Interment: Sunset Hills Cemetery, Glen Carbon, IL.

    Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL.

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6 Condolences
 
  1. Tammy Sitton / December 16, 2023 at 12:44 am

    My sincerest condolences to everyone who knew Rhonda! She was a straight shooting tell you like it is kind of gal! She will be remembered and missed lovingly by all that knew her! RIP Rhonda and enjoy your eternity with all your loved ones that were waiting for you!

  2. robert curtiss / December 16, 2023 at 6:17 am

    prayers to paul and to the family ronda was a wonderful person i ever met the day her and paul got married i dj there wedding she will always be loved and missed but never forgotten paul i’ve known for years like a brother and will always be a brother Prayers and love for you all

  3. Teria Rogers / December 17, 2023 at 8:54 pm

    Sorry for ur loss Leo Steven and Rachel my prayers are with u guys. I met ur mom one time when she was with ur dad George. She was a very nice person.

  4. Desiree Lytle / December 18, 2023 at 3:41 pm

    So sorry for your loss Leo. Mike & I never got the chance to meet your mom but if was anything like you, she was a wonderful thoughtful person. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Desiree & Mike Lytle

  5. Avah Reinacher / December 26, 2023 at 10:30 pm

    I have known her for as long as I could even think of. She always made me laugh and smile just like her daughter Rachel! Over the past year I have asked about her quite a bit and have wanted to go see her but never did get to because of time and a ride. I can always remember the tight hugs she would give me with her laugh that you can never forget. Rest in piece love, you will never be forgotten and will forever be missed and loved!

  6. Terry Carmen / December 27, 2023 at 9:24 am

    Thank you dear sissy for all the memories. Especially the only big fight we ever had. You won. Can’t believe you used the ” titty twister” I be talking with you so pay attention on the other side. So happy to know you were loved so much by so many. On Angel wings. FLY

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