Rhana Renee Kinney

Rhana Kinney, 61 of Houston, TX passed away peacefully January 23,2022. Born Rhana Renee Roberts in Montgomery, AL to parents Harry and Marianna Roberts on March 26, 1960, she was the oldest of 5 “Air Force brat” siblings. When the family settled in 1972 in Clear Lake City, Texas, a Houston suburb, Rhana had found her true hometown.

Ever the erudite and diligent student, Rhana excelled in every subject from elementary through high school. A 1978 graduate of Clear Lake High School, she was a member of both the National Junior Honor Society and the National Honor Society. Not content with mere academic success, she also enjoyed playing flute in the Clear Lake High School marching band in which she consistently ranked 1st or 2nd chair.

After high school, Rhana went on to continue her academic pursuits at San Jacinto Junior College, then the University of Houston, Clear Lake. Rhana graduated Summa Cum Laude from UHCL in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Rhana gained employment with Pennzoil Corporation as an accountant and ultimately became a Certified Public Accountant. Rhana retired from Pennzoil after 20 years. Never one to be idle she continued her professional interests by providing bookkeeping services at multiple small businesses.

For fun, Rhana enjoyed all types of dancing from disco to country & western. She also enjoyed attending concerts, especially at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.

Spending time with family was the center of Rhana’s life. Her lifelong devotion to her parents was ever present. As she was the oldest, supporting her siblings in all their endeavors came naturally. She especially treasured becoming an aunt and eagerly babysat her nieces and nephew whenever possible.

Rhana was fortunate to have many kind and compassionate caretakers. The family is especially grateful for the attentive and loving care provide to Rhana by Weah Scogin and Jamelyn Rodgers.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Jefferson and Ethie Roberts; and Dewey and Eura Smith.

She is survived by her parents, Harry and Marianna Roberts; siblings Randall Roberts and wife Denise, Ronald Roberts and wife Sandi, Mark Roberts and wife Celeste, and Deana Kmiecik and husband Bernie; nieces Rachel Roberts and fiancée Brendan Danforth, Isabelle Roberts, Lauren Kmiecik, Hannah Kmiecik; nephew Josh Roberts; great-niece Lauren Pullin; great-nephew Jensen Danforth; along with caregivers Weah Scogin and Jamelyn Rodgers. And, of course, her faithful four legged companion, Peggy Sue.

In lieu of flowers Memorial donations may be made to the National Ataxia Foundation.

Visitation for Rhana will be held on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Forest Park East Funeral Home in Webster, Texas from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life to follow at 3:00 p.m. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared below for the Kinney family.