Rhonda Sue Mason's Obituary
Rhonda Sue (Moore) Mason, 63, of Corydon, Iowa passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 at the WayneCounty Hospital surrounded by her loved ones.
Rhonda was born to Max and Patricia (Hellyer) Moore on September 18, 1959 in Corydon, Iowa. She wasa 1978 graduate of Wayne Community High School, and then went on to obtain her business degreefrom AIB in Des Moines, Iowa. Upon graduation from AIB, she went to work at Hawkeye Bank inChariton. After having children she stayed home with them until they reached school age. For the last 27years Rhonda worked at the Wayne Community High School in various positions.
Rhonda married the love of her life, Richard Mason on December 16, 1979. The couple went on to havetwo children: daughter Amanda and son Andrew who have given her 7 grandchildren.
Rhonda loved to spend time with her family and friends at the lake. Many memories were madecamping, boating, and water skiing with family. Family time at home included lots of games where shestrictly enforced the rules. A batch of freshly popped popcorn was usually involved as well. Spendingtime with family was one her greatest joys in life.
She enjoyed helping with many different Wayne High School events over the years. Track being herfavorite especially since she was a runner herself. For years Rhonda worked the finish line at the trackand cross country meets and ran clock and scoreboard at basketball games. Rhonda not only enjoyedhelping with these events but she liked watching and cheering on the kids.
She was very involved in 4-H, her church family, Mothers Club, Library board, and many otherorganizations around town. In 2012, Rhonda was inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame. Rhonda's kindheart and generosity will be missed by many.
Left to cherish her memory is husband Richard Mason; daughter Amanda (Bill) Wood; son Andrew(Kerry) Mason; grandkids Robert, Jessica, Haley and Kady Wood, Nate, Max, and Piper Mason; fatherMax Moore; sister Tammy (Scott) Ingram; sister-in-law Carol Jean McClaflin; niece Naja Jones (whomRhonda fulfilled the grandma role for); along with many other extended family members and friends.She is preceded in death by her mother Patricia and brother Donald Moore.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30AM on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the United Methodist Church inCorydon, Iowa with officiant Pastor Jess Gaul. Interment will follow the service at the Corydon Cemetery. Visitation will take place Friday, May 26, 2023 from 5 to 7 pm at Thomas Funeral Home- Corydon. Memorials have been established for Rhonda Mason Scholarship Fund, and may be mailed to Thomas Funeral Home, ATTN: Rhonda Mason Family, 303 East Jefferson Street, PO BOX 294, Corydon, IA 50060. Condolences may be shared online or on our funeral home Facebook page.
Services will be live streamed at https://my.gather.app/remember/rhonda-mason
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