Rhonda K. Tryon Obituary (1955 - 2021)

Rhonda K. Tryon, 65 of Bloomington, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. Rhonda's service will be held on Monday, March 29, 2021 at 5pm at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington with Pastor Ted Max officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services. Visitation will be held from 3-4:30pm on Monday at the funeral home. Visitation is limited to 50 people at a time and limited to 50 people for the service. Masks are required by all who attend. The family suggests memorials to be made to the American Cancer Society. Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements. Rhonda was born to Ronald and Emma Rosa Long Tryon on June 12, 1955 in Quincy, Illinois. She is survived by her fiance John Dameron, Bloomington; a brother, R. Kim (Laura) Tryon, Bloomington; an Aunt, Imogene Weston, Quincy, IL; her nieces and nephews, Lindsay (Tyler) Sexton, Bloomington; Brooks (Abby) Tryon, Elmhurst, IL; and Kristi Tryon, Bloomington along with five great nieces and nephews, Ty, Emma, Luke, Lucy and Ava Sexton. She is preceded in death by her parents and her Uncle, J.B. Weston. Rhonda graduated from Quincy High School and received her Sociology Degree from ISU in 1977. She worked at H&R Block and later worked as a Home Health Care Provider through the YWCA. Rhonda loved walking and traveling with her fiance John. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals Fan and a fan of former Cardinal Player and Cardinals radio broadcaster Mike Shannon. Rhonda never met a person she didn't like and was a friend to everyone. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. The family rests assured that as she neared heaven St. Peter waved her on and walked her through the gates.