Rhonda Kay

Whelchel

Mrs. Rhonda Kay Whelchel (nee: Turner) of Warrenton, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022. She was born on December 12, 1957 in Troy, Mo, to the late Glenwood and Wanda (nee: Black) Turner. Rhonda had reached the age of 65 years.

Rhonda was united in marriage to Robert Clay Whelchel on March 20, 1989. They spent 33 wonderfully blessed years together. Rhonda enjoyed making quilts and watching "True TV" crime shows. She also loved to go to the casino in St. Charles and playing Black Jack. Her true passion was spending her time with her family. She loved all the holiday events and just hanging out with them. She also had a special bond with each of her grandchildren and she loved them deeply. Rhonda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to so many.

Rhonda Whelchel was preceded in death by her parents, Glenwood and Wanda Turner; one son in law, Joe Raines; two brother in laws, Chauncey Whelchel and Wayne Parkins; one sister in law, Carolyn Turner. Those in Rhonda's family who will remain grateful for having shared in her life are her loving husband, Clay; her five children, Joshua Arens, Michelle "Nikki" Raines, Becky McClelland and husband Steve, Lance Whelchel and wife Holly, and Trent Colbert and wife Kathy; grandchildren, Chase, Kay-Cee , Joseph II, Daniel, Kaytlynn, Savannah, Zachary, Emma, Natasha, Alana, and Ashlynn; one great grandchild; Asher; two siblings, Joel "Butch" Turner and Glenwood Turner and wife Vickie; one brother in law, Wade Whelchel and one sister in law, Joyce Meyer and husband John; several nieces, nephews; other relatives and many friends.

A visitation for Mrs. Whelchel will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Funeral services will also be held on December 29, 2022 beginning at 12:00 PM. A burial will follow at the Warrenton City Cemetery. Memorial donations in honor of Rhonda Whelchel may be given to the Wounded Warriors Project c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 East Main Street, Warrenton, MO 63383. Online condolences may also be made at www.martinfuneral.net