"Kim, Tom, Heather and Heidi, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. I spent many, many hours and sometimes days when my mother and father, Lillian and Frank Petroff, would drop me off to "play/visit" with Rhonda. We had too much fun tormenting Denny, sneaking cigs from grandma Josie and walking to "indian rock", wonderful country meals from Betty,Bob,Dottie and Austin. Couldn't have asked for a better way to grow up, fantastic memories. Your mother was a fun, adventurous,laughing,delightful cousin. I was blessed to share in her/mine growing up years. Even though we were miles apart, when we did chat, we were back in Montgomery walking the tracks,drinking sweet tea and sharing memories. Knowing Rhonda makes us better people."
In loving memory of
Rhonda J. Heffernan
October 8, 1945 - July 14, 2009
Rhonda Joyce Heffernan, age 63 of Houston, Texas, formerly of Montgomery, lost her courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday July 14, 2009 at 7:00 AM at Houston Hospice Center in Houston. She was born on October 8, 1945 in St. Louis Missouri to John Robert 'Bob' and Betty Jean (Paschal) Petroff. She was a 1963 graduate of Montgomery High School. She is survived by three daughters, Kim Heffernan of Houston Texas, Heather Heffernan (Jay) of New Bedford, Massachusetts, and Heidi Buencamino (Rick) of Orlando, Florida; one special daughter Jennifer Neidinger of Houston, Texas; one son Tom Heffernan (Hope) of Odon; three grandchildren, Danny, Amanda, and Christian; three step grandchildren, Drew, Kelly, and Trent; one brother Richard "Denny" Petroff of Beach Grove; and one aunt, Dotty Riney of Washington. She was preceded in death by her Parents; and her husband, Albert C. 'Junie' Heffernan on April 11, 2006 whom she married on May 30, 1964. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:00 AM at St. Peter Catholic Church in Montgomery with Father James Koressel as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM on Monday at Ed Lee Mortuary. Memorial donation may be made to The Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, Texas 77030-4123. Rhonda's family would like to give a special thanks to The Houston Hospice staff for their special care and support. . Condolences may be sent online at ww
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"Kim, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. I have not seen you for so long but still think of you often & wanted you to know you have my deepest sympathy. Lisa Burch (Sutton)"
"Kim and everyone, I am sorry to hear of Rhonda's passing. I only met her a couple time many many years ago. she was very kind to me and from what i have always been told she was a sweet lady. I wish all of you the best. All of you are in my thoughts Vicki Harrell"
"Heidi and Family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers! Mom is with God now... May her memory keep you all in her arms! Love you! Jack,Frances and kids"
"I was so sorry to hear of Rhonda's passing. I worked at St. Francis Hospital with Rhonda. She was one of the sweetest people I have ever met. I know she will be missed by her family and everyone whose life she touched. Please be assured that her St. Francis Hospital family will keep her in our thoughts and prayers."
"I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Rhonda was a beautiful lady (inside and out). I truly enjoyed working with her when she was at St. Francis. She was a dear employee. She will be missed. She was so kind to me during my sad time when my brother was ill with cancer. I pray that you find comfort in knowing she will be in God's hands now. Love, Mary Cae Thomas"
"Kim, Tom, Heather and Heidi, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure your mom is finally at peace. You guys an in my thoughts"