Rhonda was 66 years of age when she passed away peacefully in her Centerview, Mo. home on Sunday, June 7, 2026. She was born on Sunday, May 29, 1960, the daughter of Ray and Evelyn (Smith) Daugherty, in Kansas City, Mo. Rhonda was baptized at the age of 9 at Ruskin Heights Baptist Church in Kansas City. Rhonda graduated from Ozark High School in 1978. On November 4, 1989, in Ozark, Mo. at Smyrna Baptist Church, Rhonda was united in marriage to Duanne Pearson, whom she shared 35 loving years with before his passing in May of 2025. Rhonda was full of joy and laughter when she walked in the room. If you ever needed a laugh, just call Rhonda and she would give you one of her wild stories or silly jokes.
Rhonda had a great love of floral design and her cats. Rhonda always had a large heart and a welcome home for all people and animals. Rhonda's artistry and love of floral design was showcased by her primary career as a florist at Hazel's flower shop in Ozark and BI-LO/Hy-Vee in Warrensburg, Mo.
She is survived by her parents, Ray and Evelyn Daugherty, three sisters; Donna Daugherty, Janice Smith, and Sarah Melton. Brother-in-law Tim Melton. Nephews: Samuel Smith, Zachary Melton, Joshua Melton, Jeremiah Hill, and Nathan Manning. Nieces; Kimberley Butler, Hannah Green, Savanna Smith, and Alyssa Baughman. Great nephews and nieces; Otto, Walker, and Chloe.
Rhonda was preceded in death by her husband, Duanne. Rhonda will be greatly missed by all.
