Rhonda Johnson Harlan, Kentucky Obituary

Rhonda Johnson

<p>&nbsp; &nbsp;<span style="font-size:16px;">Rhonda Rains Johnson, 62 of the Browning Acres Community of Harlan passed away Sunday evening of April 17, 2022 at the UK Bluegrass Hospice Center in Lexington, KY following a courageous battle with cancer.<br /> &nbsp; &nbsp;Rhonda was born March 16, 1960 in Jellico, TN to Mary Evelyn Hubbard Rains and the Late Ronald M. Rains. She was a graduate of Harlan High School. She was retired from&nbsp;the Harlan Co Board of Education with over 30 years of teaching Special Education at Hall School and JACES. She was a member of the Harlan Baptist Church and&nbsp;loved animals especially her 2 babies, &quot;Spike&quot; and &quot;Spanky&quot;<br /> &nbsp; &nbsp; Besides her father, she is preceded in death by her grandparents, Gus and Dorothy Rains, Eulis and Martha Hubbard.<br /> &nbsp; &nbsp; She is survived by her beloved mother, Mary Evelyn Rains; her son, Matthew Johnson; brother, Gary (Rose) Rains; she leaves a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other family and many friends to mourn her passing.&nbsp;<br /> &nbsp; &nbsp; Visitation will be 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Thursday (April 21) at the Anderson-Laws &amp; Jones Funeral Home.<br /> &nbsp; &nbsp; Funeral services will follow at 7:00 pm in the Chapel of the Anderson-Laws &amp; Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Josh Haywood and Rev. Jon Dickenson officiating.&nbsp;<br /> &nbsp; &nbsp; Burial will be private at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Pleasant View (Whitley Co.) KY<br /> &nbsp; &nbsp; In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials to the Harlan Baptist Church (Building Restoration Fund) PO Box 883, Harlan, KY 40831 in memory of Rhonda.<br /> &nbsp; <strong><em>&nbsp; Anderson-Laws &amp; Jones Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Rhonda Rains Johnson.</em></strong></span></p>
March 16, 1960 - April 17, 202203/16/196004/17/2022
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Kristi
April 20, 2022
You fought a long, hard courageous battle my Dear Friend. Blessed to have known such a humble, beautiful person. Will miss you!
You won your battle, gained your wings & crown..Heaven sure got a lot sweeter. Love Always.
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Nancy Owens
April 20, 2022
I only knew Rhonda when she was a little girl when I worked at Lee Drug for her Dad and Mom. I have never forgotten my memories of her. We met up again years ago on facebook.. I will always love and miss her. Gary and Evelyn my love and prayers to you.
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Nancy Baird Day
April 20, 2022
Sincere condolences to Rhondas family. She was always so sweet & beautiful.
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Patti Clark
April 19, 2022
Sending much love and prayers to all of Rhondas dear family and friends. I will miss seeing her walking her fur babies in the neighborhood. My daddy thought the world of Rhonda! ️
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Beveline Duncan
April 19, 2022
Matt, we are so sorry to hear the very sad news. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Doyle and Beveline Duncan
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Kim Bowers Williams
April 19, 2022
Rhonda was a friend to many and will be missed by all. I will cherish the memories of our friendship from our high school days, Musettes, and into adulthood. Evelyn, Matt, Gary and family, my thoughts are with each of you.
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Sherry Yocom, Brandon Yocom, Kerry Holloway, Trenton Nichols, Natalie Nichols and Desmond Yocom
April 19, 2022
Forever in our hearts and memories. Love you bunches
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Cindy Caldwell
April 18, 2022
You will forever be missed:(
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Nancy Owens
April 18, 2022
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Jennifer Cassim Farmer
April 18, 2022
Praying for all the family, especially Ms. Evelyn & Matt. Such a beautiful person that fought so hard! Fly high, my friend.
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