Ms. Rhonda Elizabeth (Davis) Robertson

Rhonda heard her heavenly calling on February 12, 2021. Rhonda was preceded in death by her father, Eli Davis, in August 2018; her foster sister, MarciaLynne’, Rhodesfields, in October 2019; and her mother, Earlie Mae Rhodes Davis in August 2020.

The Early Years

Rhonda’s early and formal academic years was well rounded in the Dallas Independent School District. She attended the J. N. Ervin School from grades 1 – 9, and graduated from Skyline High School in 1978. Rhonda was an amazing athlete, magnificent saxophone player in the Marching Band, a devoted Girl Scout, and all-around great friend to all.

In October, 1977, Rhonda married Samuel T. Robertson, III. Rhonda and Sam were married about 18 years. To this union was born three incredible children, Samuel, IV (aka “Sammy”), Sedrick Tyrone (aka “Ty”), and Sha-Rhonda Davisa (aka “Shay”) Robertson. Rhonda enjoyed motherhood as she taught her children how to drive; train her children in athleticism; how to be a mechanic; how to treat others kindly; and most of all how to trust in the Lord.

Rhonda’s Christian Servanthood

Rhonda accepted Christ at an early age, where she was baptized, grew up, and served at the Greater New Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the late Pastor A. V. Voice, followed by the current Pastor Joe. S. Patterson. She was very active in the Youth Department. Rhonda sang in the Children’s, Youth, and Adult choirs, ushered on the Jr. Usher Board, attended Sunday School, BTU, and played on the church Softball Team. Her nickname on the church Softball Team was “Bill”. She was a fierce first baseman who rarely let anyone past by her and a true leader that motivated her team members to many victories. Rhonda could play better than any guy on the team!

After she married, she attended the Samaria Baptist Church in Ft. Worth, TX, where she was a part of the Women’s Ministry, sang in the choir, and served in the Youth Ministry. Rhonda’s heart still belonged to her childhood church Greater New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, so she returned to her home church with her parents on various occasions.

Rhonda - The Professional

Rhonda started on her career journey in accounting. She worked in the accounting departments at

ARCO in the late 1970’s and at Amfac Hotels in the early 1980’s. Rhonda would assist in the

classroom as a teacher’s aide and would sometime serve as a substitute teacher. Her last profession

was STEM instructor with Engineering For Kids Dallas SW.

Rhonda’s true calling was being a “Transporter for the Lord”. She became a professional driver in the

mid-1980s. Her professional driving career started with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). She also

drove for Greyhound, Galveston Transportation Services, LL&L, Dallas County Schools, and Ennis

School District. Most of her students referred to her as “Ms. Rho”.

Rhonda would often jokingly say, “I can drive anything with wheels”, and that was really the truth!

Rhonda – The Music Lover

Rhonda played guitar when she was quite young. She stopped playing the guitar, but her son and

grandsons picked it up. Some music of her son and grandson made its way to be on iTunes where

it's heard all around the world.

Rhonda’s musical talent grew. After the guitar, she started playing the baritone saxophone in the

Jaguar Marching Band of J. N. Ervin. Everyone loved to hear her as she began to play Herbie

Hancock’s Chameleon.

Rhonda was a great singer. She loved to sing in the choir. Rhonda had an astounding tenor voice.

She even took her kids along to sing with her. Rhonda would sing with all of her kids and grandkids;

teaching them how to harmonize. They became awesome singers with beautiful voices also. Rhonda

sang with the South Dallas Community Choir and the Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Choir just to

name a few.

Rhonda was a “Transporter for the Lord”. As a professional driver, she drove charter buses for a

unique, spirit-filled, gospel singing group called the Season Saints. She wanted to sing with them so

bad, but she had to be 50 years or older to be a part of the singing group. When Rhonda turned 50,

she became an official member of the Season Saints, although she would sometimes sing with them

before she turned 50. Rhonda’s love for music lives on in the lives of those she loved.

The Kind hearted

As Rhonda continued on her Christian journey, she was found serving others. She served in other

organizations outside the church. She was a caring and compassionate volunteer at a women’s

shelter. Rhonda had a special gift to work with children that had special needs. She had a generous

soul. Rhonda was the type of person that would give you the shirt off her back and her last dollar. On

many occasions, Rhonda was known to let people live at her home that had been displaced for

extended periods of time when they had nowhere else to go. She always wanted to help others in

whatever way she was able to do so One of her favorite sayings was, “Use me Lord!”.

In Rhonda’s last days, she was part of a caregiver team with her siblings for their aging parents.

Although Rhonda was not feeling well on the night before her fatal illness. She was still concerned

about being able to take care of her mom. Her last words to her sister were, “I hope I will be able to

do my days to take care of Mama.”

RHONDA’s LEGACY:

Rhonda Elizabeth Davis Robertson was a wonderful, sweet, and precious mother, grand-mother,

sister, aunt, friend, and servant. Her great legacy and many fond memories will continue to live on with

her family, friends, and for those she loved and cared about. Rhonda leaves to celebrate her

wonderful life and cherish her memories:

• Her children: Samuel Thomas Robertson, IV, Sedrick Tyrone Robertson (Rachel),

Sha-Rhonda Davisa Robertson (Lois Holiday)

• Siblings: Reginald Davis (Elaine Grisby); Ronald Davis (Denise); and Rosalind Davis-Grimes

(Joe Grimes)

• Significant Other: Fletcher Johnson

• Grandchildren: Samuel T. Robertson, V; Gregory D. Robertson; Brooke M. Robertson; Trent

Robertson; Leondre T. Robertson; Keshoun Kirk; Deshoun Kirk; Lyric Kirk, and Shania Rhodes

• Nieces and Nephews: Princess Hunter (Darryl); Silvia Davis; Chantell Monique Davis;

Earlicia Nash (Brandon); Joseph Grimes; Stephen Fields,II; and Santricia Fields

• Special Sister Bond: Jeanette Pruitt; Joyce Rogers; and Melissa Hoofed

• A host of cousins, great-nieces, nephews, other family members, friends, and her community.