of Omaha, AR
February 8, 1945 - November 14, 2024
Rhonda Jo (Olson) Berry, age 79, of Omaha, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024. She was born on February 8, 1945, in Harrison, the daughter of Arlie Jack and Lotta (Matlock) Olson. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Olin Olson; and her loving husband, Jim Berry.
Rhonda married James Berry on November 16, 1963, in Omaha. She was a member of The First Baptist Church of Omaha. She loved her time at church as it provided needed comfort after the loss of her husband of 57 years, in 2021. Rhonda loved being a wife and mother but especially ''Nanny'' to grandsons, Gunner and Garrett. They were perfect in her eyes. She enjoyed baking brownies and sharing them with her friends and family. Those brownies have been missed since her stroke in 2022.
Rhonda is survived by her daughter, Carlotta (Berry) Mattox and her husband Travis; two grandsons, Gunner Cole Mattox, and Garrett James Mattox; her sister, Jacque Tate Olson; her nieces, Amy Dixon and her husband Jeff, Susan Moore and her husband Brian, Laura King and her husband Leslie, and Erin Woodworth and her husband Richie, all of Omaha; her sister-in-law, Suzy Samsel, of Ridgedale, Missouri and her children, Tanya Taylor and her husband Calvin, Larry Carl Stacy, and Dee Stacy; a host of great-nieces and great-nephews; and many other family and dear friends.
Open visitation will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
The graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, November 22, 2024, at New Hope Cemetery, with Rev. Gene France officiating.
Pallbearers will be the family and friends.
The family extends a special Thank You to Hillcrest Nursing Home for providing a loving and caring community for the last two years of Rhonda's life.
Carlotta, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was such a nice lady and I have many fond memories of your mom and dad during the time our boys played baseball together. It is hard to lose our parents. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your Mom. She was a beautiful lady with a warm smile. My prayers for peace and comfort for you.
I am so sorry for your loss Carlotta!! Rhonda was a sweet women loved seeing her smile she could brighten up the room just walking in! Love you sending hugs and prayers your way!
Charlotte, so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Jim and I have many special memories of your mom and dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Praying for you and your family!! REMBER SHE IS FINALLY HAPPY SHE IS WITH HER LOVE !!!
FOOD FOR THOUGHT!! OUR LOST IS HEAVENS GAIN !!
Carlotta,
I'm so sorry for your loss of your momma. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you and the family in my prayers.
Carlotta, our prayers go out to you and the rest of the family at this time. No words can really take the pain, but just knowing she’s with Jim again, hopefully it makes it a little easier on the ones left behind.
" aunt Rhonda will forever be missed"
Carlotta, I am so sorry for your loss. I know you will miss her greatly. Love and prayers to you and your family.
Carlotta we are so very sorry to hear of Rhonda's passing.....May peace be with You and Your Family as we keep you in our prayers during your time of loss.
Carlotta, so sorry I know you will miss her so much. Praying for you and your family. She is with Jim again. Love you
Carlotta our hearts are broken for you all… We will keep you in our hearts, thoughts and prayers!