Rhonda was born to Lillian (Reed) and Gilbert Jackson on September 18, 1958 in Skowhegan, Maine.
She was predeceased by her parents and grandparents; maternal, Kay and Charles Reed of Bingham, and paternal, Howard and Edith Jackson of Madison. She is survived by her daughter, Charie (Cole) Gower and her husband Ted, of starks, Sister Donna Churchill and husband Charlie, of Madison, Sister Michelle Nile and husband Paul, of Madison, along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.
After attending Madison High School, she traveled abroad to Japan where she stayed for 3 years. She lived many places, including North Carolina, Winter Harbor, Auburn, and Loring AFB in Limestone before finally settling in Anson, ME, where she raised her daughter, Charie, alongside Charie’s father, Chris Cole.
Rhonda’s past work included Laverdiere’s Drug Store, several waitressing jobs and CNA work. Her hobbies included antique shopping, needlepoint, going to thrift stores, visiting new restaurants and shopping with her daughter and sisters.
A memorial service will be Friday, September 10th, from 4-7 PM at Smart and Edwards Funeral Home in Skowhegan. Graveside burial will be held at a later date for immediate family.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SmartandEdwardsFH.com for the Cole family.
