Rhonda Kay Higgins died Thursday March 15th, 2018 following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Rhonda was born in Townsend, MT to Jim and Gerri Higgins. She grew up on the family ranch in Ringling Montana and received her education in White Sulphur Springs. Growing up on the ranch she was very fond of her horses, Babe and Sally. In fact, if she could skip school to be on the ranch, that is where you would find her. She had an amazing memory even remembering calf numbers from years prior.
Rhonda worked as a home health care nurse for 17 years in Bozeman, Montana. She continued to work as a nursing aide in White Sulphur Springs when she moved home in 2012. It was an occupation that showed her love in caring for others. She also volunteered at the Castle Museum for several years and enjoyed meeting everyone who came to tour it.
The pride and joy of her life were her niece, Sarah and nephews Ethan and Dawson. She was an avid Hornet fan and didn’t miss a school program or sporting event. Ethan had recently became lovingly referred to as “her chauffer.”
Rhonda loved country western music with her favorites being Willie Nelson, the Oak Ridge Boys, and Alabama. She also was a movie buff and loved watching DVDs.
Rhonda was a true lover of people and never met a stranger. She always said hello to everyone she saw and never forgot a face or a name. She loved having coffee/breakfast at the Branding Iron where she could visit with the locals and catch up on the news. She knew all 52 of her first cousins by name and loved getting to spend time with them.
She will always be remembered for her love of the Dallas Cowboys. Rhonda will also be remembered for her love for children and family. She was a kind giving spirit that didn’t expect anything in return.
Rhonda is survived by her father, Jim Higgins, sister, Nancy Schlepp (Chris Schlepp), nieces and nephews, Sarah, Ethan and Dawson. Rhonda is preceded in death by her mother, Gerri Higgins.
Viewing will be from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with the Rosary to be prayed at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 16th at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 407 2nd Avenue SE in White Sulphur Springs. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 17th at the church. Memorials may be given in honor to Mountainview Medical Center Nursing Home for activities or the Meagher County Historical Society.
Service Schedule
Viewing
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Friday March 16, 2018
St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church
407 2nd Avenue SE
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
Rosary
7:00 p.m.
Friday March 16, 2018
St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church
407 2nd Avenue SE
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
Funeral Mass
2:00 p.m.
Saturday March 17, 2018
St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church
407 2nd Avenue SE
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
Coffee & Cookie Hour
Following the Mass
Saturday March 17, 2018
Roadhouse
904 3rd Ave SW
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
Service Schedule
Viewing
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Friday March 16, 2018
St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church
407 2nd Avenue SE
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
Rosary
7:00 p.m.
Friday March 16, 2018
St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church
407 2nd Avenue SE
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
Funeral Mass
2:00 p.m.
Saturday March 17, 2018
St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church
407 2nd Avenue SE
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
Coffee & Cookie Hour
Following the Mass
Saturday March 17, 2018
Roadhouse
904 3rd Ave SW
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
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Colleen Mason says
Rhonda, we love you!
Mom and I are praying your next adventure is as beautiful as this one. You are a light that cannot be extinguished. Rest in peace sweet woman. Thank you for being such an amazing friend all these years.
Colleen Mason and Kathleen Bennett
Kathleen Huffield says
Rhonda, you have always been so special to me. I babysat you for many years and worked on your ranch for one summer. You were also in a class when I did my student teaching. You inspired me with how hard you worked above and beyond others. Love you forever.
Steve Hicks says
Rhonda, I got to know you when you were helping take care of my dad in 2014. Your compassionate and talented help was sure appreciated by my mom and myself. I liked your friendly outgoing attitude and was surprised with that kind of positive attitude that cancer beat you. RIP
Scot Smalley says
Rhonda it was good to be with you! I’m so sorry I didn’t know. Thank you for the time we had together. May God be with you! Scot..
Tim Smith says
Miss you classmate. Hope you’re on an amazing adventure right now.