Rhonda Marie Gilliland born July 21, 1972, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 surrounded by family and loved ones. She is survived by her parents, Ron and Dixie Gilliland of Olathe, sister Becky Shoemaker, nephew Lane Shoemaker, niece Ashlynn Shoemaker, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended church family, and loved ones.
Rhonda began school at the Developmental Learning Center in Olathe at age 5 and attended DLC until she graduated at 21. Following graduation she attended the day services program at Johnson County Developmental Supports for 25 years, where she enjoyed spending her days with friends and co-workers. Rhonda was also active in Kansas Special Olympics for many years as a member of the Olathe Trailblazers, where she participated in swimming and bowling.
Rhonda lived a happy life full of adventure, surrounded by her favorite characters Fred Flintstone, Garfield, and Alf. She enjoyed family cruises, visiting the beach, overnights in hotels, Juliette Lowe summer camp, K Mart, and collecting love from everyone she knew. She also enjoyed vintage television, such as The Brady Bunch, The Jeffersons, Emergency, and Archie Bunker
Escorting her on her journey home will be her beloved Fred Flintstone and Cabbage Patch Penny.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Rhonda’s memory to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, or Friends of JCDS.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Olathe Hospice and Olathe Hospice House for their compassionate care and understanding.
She is, was, and always will be a shining light to the world.
Condolences may be offered at www.McGilley-Frye.com
