Rhonda Yvonne Edwards Ilori

Rhonda Yvonne (Edwards) Ilori was born in Highland Park, Michigan on Saturday, July 19, 1958, to parents Joseph E. and Lillian E. (Callender) Edwards. She passed away in Houston, Texas on Saturday, August 30, 2014, at the age of 56.

Rhonda, was a Spring Branch area resident in Houston and a longtime, active member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph, a brother, Ellis, and her sister, Josephine. Rhonda is survived by her mother, Lillian, a brother, Elliott Edwards, brother, Darryl Edwards and his wife Doris, brother, Brian Edwards, a sister, Gretchen and her husband Kelsey, several nieces, nephews, other loving family members and dear friends.

A memorial service celebrating Rhonda's life was held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 5, 2014, in the sanctuary of St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 1353 Witte Road Houston, Texas 77055 (713) 468-9565. The Reverend Mark Koch officiated.

In lieu of flowers and to help defray final expenses, the family would be grateful for memorial contributions made out to St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 1353 Witte Rd. Houston, TX 77055. Please note in the memo portion of your check: FOR RHONDA ILORI FAMILY.