Ronda M. Young, 97, of Abilene, TX, went to heaven Wednesday, February 24, 2021 with her great nephew and caregiver, Jeremy Bartley, by her side. Ronda Marita Horton was born April 27, 1923, in Morgan, TX, to Henry Horton and Elra Naomi McCarthy. Growing up Ronda called Iredell, Hico, and Brownwood home. Ronda moved to Abilene, TX, in the 1950s and shortly after started working at the Dixie Pig. When Ronda moved to Abilene she was determined to establish herself and be independent. She did just that and much more with hard work and perseverance. While working a morning shift, a young man named Leonard Young came in, and she waited on him. After this encounter, he started coming in more often and would ask for her by name. After serving him a few more times, he asked for her address. They began dating shortly after and in 1966 Ronda and Leonard married. Ronda and Leonard did everything together from that moment forward. They went on many trips together and ran a successful automotive dealership named Young Motors. When the two retired, they became very active in the community, volunteering and serving together until his passing in 2005. Ronda would often say, “There will never be another that loves me as much as Leonard Young” and “Leonard was my best friend and so much more”.
Ronda continued serving the community of Abilene and was very active, volunteering at the Rose Park Senior Citizen Center. She was an active member at Northwest Church of Christ. Ronda Young was a member of Ladies Auxiliary VFW for 60 years. She had a passion for serving and fundraising for veterans and was a charter member for The National WWII Museum. When Ronda wasn’t serving the community, she could be found gardening, sewing, or reading the Bible.
Ronda was described by family as being generous, humble, encouraging, determined, and hard working. At the age of 96, Ronda was often found outside picking weeds and tending to her flowers. She was also still driving and running errands completely independently. Ronda devoted herself to her family and ensured they always knew how much she loved them. Ronda was often referenced as "the thread that kept everyone together.” She made every person she met feel equal, important, valued, and loved. She wished to remain in her home as long as possible. This wish was granted due to the outstanding care and compassion given to her through Renew Home Health and their staff Jim, Misha, Kim, and Donna.
Ronda will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She was the light to countless lives and a beacon of hope for many. Survivors include her three step children, as well as several grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews who will always remember their sweet “Aunt Ronda.” Not a day will go by that Ronda Young will not be missed and thought of.
Ronda is finally reunited with her family in heaven. In Ronda’s final hours she expressed her excitement to be with her love, Leonard Young, 3 brothers Wesley, Burl, and Von Wayne, and sister Waunell, as well as her mother and father.
Visitation will be held on February 28, 2021 at 4:00 pm at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 Highway 277 South, Abilene, Texas. Funeral Service will be held on March 1, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 Highway 277 South, Abilene, Texas. Interment will be held on March 1, 2021 at Abilene Municipal Cemetery, 1133 Cottonwood St., Abilene, TX
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