Ronda Lee Canci

Ronda Lee Canci, 73, of Longview, Texas, passed away on September 29, 2026. She was born on July 1, 1953, in Alexandria, Louisiana, to Rolla Keith and Willie Bee Stookey. Ronda was raised in Longview, Texas, where she attended Hallsville High School and graduated in 1971.

Ronda married John Canci and dedicated her professional life to helping others. She worked as a homemaker and sales associate with The Salvation Army, reflecting a life centered on service and care for those around her.

Outside of work, Ronda enjoyed volunteering at the nursing homes, teaching at vacation Bible school, reading, and spending quality time with her family. Her willingness to give of herself and her commitment to others were meaningful parts of her life.

Ronda will be remembered as a kind and caring friend, a loving and faithful Christian, and a person whose presence touched the lives of those around her. Her warmth, generosity, and devotion to her faith and family will remain cherished memories for those who knew and loved her.

Ronda was preceded in death by her parents, Rolla and Bee Stookey and her second husband, John Canci.

She leaves behind a loving family who will continue to cherish her memory, including her daughter, Melissa Simmons; her grandsons, Parker Simmons and Preston Kirkland; her sister, Linda Dewhirst; her sister, Donna Cargill and husband Lee; and her nephews, Briar Dewhirst and wife Maggie and their daughter Darcy, Chad Cargill and wife Tiffany and their children Conner and Tatum, Dayton Cargill and wife Katie, and Dustin Cargill.

The family extends special thanks to the staff of Longview Hills Nursing Home and Heart to Heart Hospice for the help, support, and compassionate care they provided to Ronda. Their kindness and dedication are deeply appreciated during this difficult time.

Ronda's memory will live on through the family and friends who loved her, the lives she touched through her service to others, and the faith and kindness she shared throughout her life.

A Memorial Service will be held at Memory Park Cemetery, 2823 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601, US, on October 22, 2026, at 12:00 pm.