Rhonda Lynne Edwards-Neal

Rhonda spent her childhood in Hapeville, Georgia, with her beautiful mother, Allene Challahan-Duncan, and brother, Richard Edwards (Wife Cheryl Edwards: Nephews Chase Edwards and Blake Edwards) From there, she had many grand adventures. She graduated from college at JSU and continued her journey onward to join the U.S. Army, growing her love for her country until she gained the rank of Captain. She was honorably discharged due to a few medical conditions along the way, but she didn't mind too much as she had married and began to start a family of her own. Shauna Fox(Husband Robert C. Fox Jr) and Amanda Hopkins (Husband Jonas Hopkins) carry her legacy along with her five beautiful grandchildren: Naomi Fox, Ileigha Fox, Hunter Fox, Jonathan Hopkins, and Melynnie Hopkins.

As a working mom who spent many years with MCL Cafeteria keeping their entire technical department running smoothly, she still made so much time to be a mother, friend, and helper in her community. Whether she was running a Girl Scout meeting or a fundraiser or just enjoying her hobbies like traveling to concerts or playing a game of euchre with friends or maybe just a Friday night with movies and laughs she always led her life full speed and made an impression on everyone around her. Approximately 10 years ago, her body decided to slow her down on its own. She hasn't had an easy road, but she fought hard and with such grace! She never gave up; God just called her home. 

Thank you for your service as a daughter, sister, mother, friend, and Soldier

Forever in our hearts