of Harrison, AR

August 26, 1967 - September 11, 2024

Rhonda Carol Matthews, age 57, of Harrison, Arkansas gained her heavenly wings on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Hospice of the Hills. She was born on August 26, 1967 in San Antonio, Texas to Mitchell Rains and Yvonne (Pemberton) Rains. Rhonda is preceded in death by her mother and a special friend, Rhonda Pemberton.

Rhonda worked as an ER trauma and travel nurse for 15 years. She also served as the director of House of Hope for 1 year. At North Arkansas College, she spent 3 years as a nursing instructor. She touched many lives through her passionate work. Rhonda found joy in being the worship director of her church, Grubb Springs Baptist Church. She loved helping people, spending time with her family and worshiping the Lord.

She is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Robert Matthews; three sons, Jarid and his wife, Tori Matthews of Big Springs, Texas, Michael and his wife, Madison Evert of Harrison and Andrew and his wife, Laura Matthews of Harrison; one daughter, Sarah Leal of Branson, Missouri; her father, Mitchell Rains of Harrison; one sister, Ruth and her husband, Michael Crouch of Harrison; one brother, Rex and his wife, Laura Rains of Dubuque, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Sammy, Silas, Marley, Lily, Eliza, Leah and one blessing on the way, Isaiah and many other family and friends who will dearly miss her.

A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Grubb Springs Baptist Church in Harrison with Bro. Bill Beach officiating.

Honorary pallbearers were Lindsey Harp, Thomas Harp, Jarid Matthews, Michael Evert, Andrew Matthews, Carson Jenkins, Paul Harp and George Mason.


Memorials may be made to Grubb Springs Baptist Church, 4884 S. Grubb Springs Road, Harrison, Arkansas 72601 and House of Hope, 600 E. Stephenson Ave, Harrison, Arkansas 72601.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com