Rhonda Jo (Cox) Gough, 57, Kidder, MO, passed away on June 19, 2020, at her home in Kidder.  She lived in Kidder for the past 24 years and previously lived in Hamilton and Gallatin.

Rhonda was born on July 24, 1962, in Cameron, MO, to Lewis A. and Beverly F. (Iba) Cox.  She was a 1980 graduate of the Gallatin, MO, high school and then went on to earn an Associate of Arts degree from North Central Missouri College, Trenton, MO, in Psychology and Sociology.  She was a retired school bus driver for the Cameron, MO, school district,  a tattoo artist, and formerly worked at Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home as a cook.

She was married to Melissa Gough and she preceded her in death in 2012.  She was also preceded by her parents and sister, Kimberly K. Gingerich in 2009.

Survivors:  Children-Kelly Jo Lewallen, Kidder, MO; Dallas E. Lewallen, Billings, Montana; and Morgan Lewallen, Kidder; Grandchildren-Atarah, Skylynn and Zaylie Lewallen and Mykale; Brother-Doug Hudson, Raytown; and Sisters-Robin Potts, Cameron and Stephanie Potts, Hamilton.

Cremation entrusted to Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton.

The family will hold a Celebration of Life Service on Monday, June 22, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., at 219 Walnut Street, Kidder, MO 64649.