Rhonda Faye (Estep) Underwood

Rhonda Faye Underwood, age 59 of Doerun, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2023. She was born on February 8, 1964, in Bremerton, Washington, to the late Harold Estep and Patricia (Shields) Estep. Rhonda was a kind and gentle soul that never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a hand or give kind words of encouragement to those in need. She attended and graduated from Johnson High School, in Gainesville, Georgia in 1982 and went on to pursue a career in Accounting and Legal Aid. Rhonda met and married her first husband, the late Ray Hancock. Rhonda and Ray shared many years of happiness, prior to his untimely passing. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed knitting, listening to music, capturing beautiful moments through photography, traveling to various parts of the country, and was captivated by tracing her family heritage through genealogy. Rhonda also loved her heavenly father and was a member of The Church of Christ of Latter-Day Saints, in Moultrie, Georgia.

“I can’t give hugs and kisses to those who have passed away, but I can send love their way every day”.

Rhonda leaves behind to cherish her memory, her beloved husband of 17 years, Daniel Underwood, of Doerun, Georgia. Her devoted children; Charles (Jennifer) Hancock, of Raleigh, NC., Miranda Hancock-Brown, of Weekiwatchee, FL., Melissa (Jared) Perone, of Lexington, NC. And Danielle Underwood, of Lexington, NC. Her loving grandchildren; Jared Perone Jr., Malori (Blu) Perone, Dylan (Cheyenne) Perone, Rase Perone, Sierra Underwood, Caitlyn (Austin) Miles, Mekiah Hancock, Adam Biley, D’Angelo Brown, Gabriel Brown, LaDainian Brown, Ayanna Hancock, Jack Webb, and Aaliyah Martin. Her precious great grandchild, Maddilynn Underwood. Her endearing siblings; Debra Estep, Danielle Estep, and Marc (Lilly) Estep. Her nieces and nephews: Jon (Heather) Norris, Nicolas (Krystina) Lovell and great nieces and nephews; Kileigh Lovell, Makenzie Lovell, Kaylee Swift, Jonathan Norris,  Liam Swift, Alexia Norris, Layla Norris, as well as a loving host of church family and friends, from coast to coast.

The family of Rhonda, would like to express their deepest gratitude to both The Moultrie and Albany Ward’s, Leigh, and Angie for going above and beyond to provide for our family, during this overwhelming and difficult time, and to Wendy Eidson of Phoenix Funeral Services, Inc.

The family will be receiving guests at “The Farm”, after Rhonda’s Celebration of Life Services and she will be laid to rest in amongst her beloved Olive grove, her paradise on earth.

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