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Ronda Sue Helsley of Du Quoin

Ronda Sue Helsley, 47, of Du Quoin, passed away at 2:55 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at her residence.

Ronda was a nurse and she worked at the Rea Clinic for several years. She was a member of the Sunfield United Methodist Church. Ronda was a past member of Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile.

She was born Sept. 8, 1973 at Du Quoin, Illinois, the daughter of Norman and Janet (Siefert) Nevill.

She married Travis Helsley on Nov. 10, 1989 at Du Quoin, and he survives.

She is survived by her husband of Du Quoin; two children, Trevor Helsley and Lauren Helsley, both of Du Quoin; two grandchildren, Monte Helsley and Malachi Helsley, both of Du Quoin; two brothers, Brent (Linda) Nevill of Du Quoin and Bart (Karen) Nevill of Tamaroa; two sisters, Angie (Mark) Rojek of Tamaroa and Yolonda Hess of Herrin; two uncles, Marlin (Barbara) Nevill of Du Quoin and Don (Betty) Siefert of Du Quoin; mother-in-law Judy Helsley of Du Quoin; three sisters-in-law, Cathy Chaney, Launa (Roger) Harsy and Sherri (Ralph) Smith, all of Du Quoin; numerous nieces and nephews; and many special friends.

Ronda was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, George and Fay Nevill and Charles and Myrtle Siefert; her father-in-law Charles Helsley; and her brother-in-law, Gary Chaney.

Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the United Pentecostal Church in Du Quoin, with the Revs. Bill Wiggs and Dan McKinnies officiating.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the church.

Burial will be at a later date at the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.

Friends are invited to make memorials to an education fund for Ronda's grandchildren, with checks payable to Travis Helsley. These will be accepted at the funeral home.

Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.

For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.