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Ronda Geddings Obituary
Ronda Sue Geddings, 47, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away July 23, 2013 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She was born February 21, 1966, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, the daughter of Bryce and Dolores (Conner) Roberts. She grew up in Baldwin City before moving to Lawrence. She was a 1984 graduate of Baldwin City High School, and also attended Butler Community College.
Ronda worked as a Special Education paraprofessional at the Kennedy Elementary School in Lawrence, Kansas. She did not feel that her job was a job, but a true passion. Her family and the children at Kennedy Elementary were very special to her. During her free time Ronda, spent it fishing, camping, and enjoying beautiful nature scenes.
On May 19, 1990 Ronda was united in marriage to Robert Geddings in Eureka, KS. He survives of their home in Lawrence, Kansas.
She is also survived by two sons, Andrew Alexander, Georgia, and Jack Geddings Lawrence, Kansas; one daughter, Kataya Geddings Lawrence, Kansas; her father, Bryce Geddings, Leesburg, Florida; one brother, Jerry Roberts, Leesburg, Florida; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jack and Corinne Geddings of Lawrence, Kansas; many aunts, uncles, and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Dolores Roberts, and her sister, Diana Lynn.
The family received friends from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, 712 Ninth St, Baldwin City, Kansas.
Graveside funeral services were 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 27, 2013 Oakwood Cemetery, Baldwin City.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the St Jude's Children's Hospital, c/o Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, P.O. Box 64, Baldwin City, Kansas 66067. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.lamb-roberts.com.
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for Ronda Geddings
Dionne Chavez
August 2, 2013
Bob, we are so sorry for your loss. I got to know Ronda while working with her at summer school and she was a lot of fun to be around. She truly enjoyed her job. Steve and I are thinking of you and your family.
Katie Frazier
August 1, 2013
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. She used to be my special ed teacher at Kennedy Elementary. She will be missed.
Kelly Pettengill
July 29, 2013
So sad to here this. My daughter attended Kennedy for the past three years and absolutely adored her. She will be missed...truly, truly missed. Rest in Peace
Debbie LiaKos
July 29, 2013
My boys will be devastated to learn of Ronda's passing. They loved her and talked about her often. She was a very special person and will definitely be missed at Kennedy. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
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Betty Pickerel
July 28, 2013
To all the family and close friends of Ronda: Peace, hugs, and love. As a paraeducator at Kennedy for one year, I met and fell in love with Ronda. Then, years later, I would see her at meetings. May you find comfort at this difficult time. Betty (Peterson) Pickerel
Fred Shirk
July 28, 2013
Corinne & Jack, sorry to see this news in the paper.Stay close to each other through this difficult time.
Margaret Dick
July 28, 2013
Bob, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Glenna Thompson
July 27, 2013
You will be missed by many. Rest in peace my beautiful friend.
Ryan Crain
July 27, 2013
Ronda was like a 2nd mother to me, I graduated high school with andy and she always knew when were together, I would keep him out of trouble, I am so sorry to hear of her passing but she will live on in our hearts forever. Bob, Kataya, Jack and Andrew you all are in my thoughts and prayers
July 27, 2013
I'm so sorry. Just remember all she accomplished, what she meant to so many. Wish I could be there but am in Okla.
Jean McClure, Lawrence
Laurie Fitzgerald
July 27, 2013
Bob, Andy, Jack, Katie - I am SO sorry. Ronda was truly a wonderful person. And you just know she'll be running heaven and making it a better place in no time flat. I'm here if any of you need anything. I know you won't ask. But if you do, I'll be there for you.
July 27, 2013
My condolences to the family. I pray you find comfort in your memories and solace in the God of all comfort, and hearer of our distress and prayers. Psalms 145:18
Wayne Wolgast
July 26, 2013
Bob and family,I cant imagine what you are going through. You have been in my thoughts since hearing the news. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Ronni Ward
July 26, 2013
I can't express the feelings I have right now. I will miss you so much. You were such a huge influence in my life and I've always considered y'all family. Bobby Katy Jack and Andy. My heart is with y'all. I know she was an amazing woman. Mother. And wife. The world lost a truly great woman. I love y'all and sending many prayers to help you through this.
Sheri
July 26, 2013
In your honor, Ronda Sue.
Morgan Family
July 26, 2013
I don't even know what to say. We have each of one you in our hearts and our prayers. Rest in peace little sister. We will miss you.
Dan & Toddy Morgan
July 26, 2013
Bob and family,
It's hard to find the words that express our deepest and heartfelt sympathy and sorrow for you in this time of such a terrible loss. Please know that we care and are thinking and praying for each of you. God loves you and is hearing all the prayers that are being said for you and the whole family to help you get through this. We love you and your family and feel so for you. Love,
Mark
July 26, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I feel so blessed to have known Ronda. She was so kind to me and helped me get through some tough days. She was someone you could count on and knew she cared.
Debbie DArmond
July 26, 2013
Bob, Andrew, Jack and Katie, My heart goes out to each one of you. You have lost a very special lady, a wife and a wonderful mom. She will be deeply missed by me. She will never be forgotten. Prayers are being said that God will give you the comfort that you need to get through this time. May God bless you all.
Priscilla Hedges
July 26, 2013
Bob, I'm so sorry for your & your children's loss of your wife & mother.
Warm hugs to you, old friend.
Susan Rodgers
July 26, 2013
Bob, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
MARY HIGGINS
July 26, 2013
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH RONDA"S FAMILY. SHE WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY PEOPLE WHO LOVED HER. HER LIFE WAS WAY TO SHORT ,RIP.
Belle Martin
July 26, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow .
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