Rhonda Renee`McKnight

Ava, Missouri

Rhonda McKnight, 45 years and 1 month, passed away on March 19, 2018 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO with her family by her side.

Rhonda was born February 19, 1973 in Springfield, MO to Robert McKnight and Dessie (Williams) Ludwig.

Rhonda attended New Hope Freewill Baptist Church her entire life. She enjoyed going to the creek, dirt roading, and being with family and friends. She also enjoyed listening to her brothers play guitar. She had a love for animals and pets.

Rhonda was preceded in death by her mother, Dessie Ludwig, and a cousin, Brad Hadeen.

She is survived by three children, Dessiree` Ritter and husband Rick of Locust Grove, AR, Austin Green of Willow Springs, MO, and Chance Smith of Camdenton, MO, her father, Robert McKnight of Springfield, MO, her dad, Larry Ludwig of Mansfield, MO, five grandchildren, and a host of brothers and sisters and other family and friends.

Funeral services for Rhonda will be Thursday, March 22 ^nd , at 10:00 am. Visitation will be from 9:00 am to service time. Burial will be in the Ava cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor Ron Wallace. Memorials may be made as a love offering to the family. Services are being conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO.