Rhonda Carol Athey
March 16, 1956 ~ July 7, 2025
Rhonda Carol Athey, 69, of Whitesboro, was called to her eternal home on Monday, July 7, 2025.
Rhonda was born March 16, 1956 in Sherman, Texas to Willie Hewell and Dorothy Louise Stanley. She married the love of her life Billy Athey in Collinsville on January 11, 1982. Rhonda drove a school bus for S&S Consolidated Schools for 18 years where she forged many relationships with students that have carried on through the years. She also drove for Durham Transportation in Lewisville, Texas for two years. Her family was her greatest treasure. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by son, Chad Athey of Whitesboro; daughter, Melody Klas and husband, Darrell Cason of Whitesboro; son, Bryan Athey and wife, Michelle Athey of Sadler; son, Marcus Athey and wife, Bonnie Athey of Whitesboro; grandchildren Aubrey Athey, Austin Athey, Gage Athey, Rylee Athey, Cooper Cason, Brooklyn Martinez, Kiley Klas, Delaney Klas; and brother, Allan Stanley.
Rhonda was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Jack Athey, parents, Willie and Dorothy Stanley, sister, Glenda Briscoe, and sister, Janice Gillman.
Funeral Service honoring Rhonda will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday July 14, 2025 at Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro, officiated by Geoffrey Athey and Chad Athey. A time of visitation will be held an hour prior to the funeral on Monday at the funeral home beginning at 1:00 PM. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Whitesboro following services. The family has requested informal dress for the services.
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Rhonda had the smile and sweet voice that made anyone’s day better! She treated everybody like her own kids! Rhonda was one of the most kind and generous people I’ve ever met. There will definitely be avoid left but I also know she would want us to work hard to fill it with happiness and love for one another.
Prayers and deepest condolences to the entire family during this difficult time. Love you all and God bless and be with you.
I will miss my dear friend Rhonda Athey she was a very special lady and one of the best bud drivers around she will be missed prayers to Bryan , Marcus and Chad and family during this sad time rest easy Rhonda and thank you for the memories including the cowboy hat and jeans from my freshman year for Christmas ?
So sorry to hear about this I loved her prayers to all the family
I am so sorry for your loss
Prayer for the family
We’re so sorry for the loss of your mom. Your family are in our thoughts.
Our prayers are with you all. So sorry to hear for your loss.
Aunt Rhonda you have always treated me like blood/family and you were a special lady. Heaven gained an Angel and missed by so many.
Chad and family, I was truly heartbroken to hear about the loss of both your mom and dad. I can’t imagine the weight of that kind of grief. Please know you’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Rhonda was always a blast to be around. She was one of the best bus drivers S&S had for many years. She was very kind hearted and cared about all the kids that rode her bus. She is gonna be missed by many. May she rest in peace. Love you Rhonda
I remember spending fun times with Rhonda when our children were little. Funny story Kirk and Chad were playing and Chad bit Kirk on the stomach. As we all know in those days we just had them apologize and rub dirt on it it will be ok. She was a true friend and will be missed.
She drove me and my little brother to and from school every single day. Bus #5…..She was everyone’s Mom. Always there. Always. The sweetest woman. My heart is broken for Chad and the rest of the family.