Ronda Thomas, 62, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away early Friday morning, September 6, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

Born June 20, 1962, in Winfield, she was the daughter of Max L.R. and Vivian R. (Caudill) Rhodd.  She was raised and received her education in Winfield, graduating from Winfield High School in 1980.

Ronda was united in marriage to Jimmy "Jim" Thomas on May 7, 1982, in Miami, Oklahoma.  The couple made their home in New Salem.  Ronda began working at the Canteen at the Winfield State Hospital and Training Center, where she remained until its closing in 1996.  She then began her career as a Field Appraiser for the Cowley County Appraiser's Office.  She remained with the County until retiring in 2013.  After retiring, she worked at Murk's Corner Store in New Salem until Jim's passing on April 30, 2022.

Ronda was proud of her Indian heritage and was a member of the Potawatomi and Cherokee tribes.  She enjoyed going to Bluegrass with her family, taking road trips with Jim, and going to the casino with her sister Michele.  She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, including attending their sporting events and going on picnic lunches.

Her family includes her daughter Monica Kelley and husband, Tyson of Winfield; her son Matthew Thomas and fiance, Brandi Scarth of Winfield; her sister Michele Sweeney and husband, Mike of Winfield; her brother Lance Rhodd and wife, Ashley of Cedar Vale; her aunt Loyce Crow of Winfield; her grandchildren, Lauren and Liam Kelley; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and her Bluegrass family.

In addition to her parents and husband, Ronda was preceded in death by a brother Robert Hatton Gene Rhodd.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, September 13, 2024, at Miles Funeral Service.  Interment will follow at New Salem Cemetery.  A visitation is scheduled on Thursday from 4 to 8 P.M.  The family will greet visitors from 5 to 7 that evening.

A memorial has been established in Ronda's name for her grandchildren's education.  Contributions may be made through the funeral home.

Ronda's funeral service will be livestreamed and available to be viewed at the following link: