Ronda Barnes Lane

We regretfully announce the passing of Ronda Barnes Lane of Port Saint Lucie, FL on August 29, 2023. Ronda passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.

Ronda was born on April 3, 1950 to Georgia and Richard Barnes in Mt. Vernon, IL. After graduating from Plantation High School in 1968, she went on to study criminal justice at Florida State University. She worked in real estate and property management throughout her years, finishing her career as an office manager for the Welleby Management Association in Sunrise, FL before retiring in 2018.

Ronda has two children with her first husband, Ned Dripps. Her daughter, Jennifer and son, Garrett both live in NC with their families. Ronda was a wonderful and loving mother who gave her all to her family. We will never be able to fill the space she left behind.

In 2016, by a turn of fate, she rekindled her relationship with high school sweetheart Stephen Lane, and they wed in 2017 under the oak tree at the Plantation Historical Museum. She and Stephen had six wonderful years together making up for lost time. Stephen adored her and helped carry her through her health challenges in the last several years. They were a blessing to each other.

Ronda had a passion for life. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, and sister. She considered herself a native Floridian who loved the beach and collected seashells every opportunity she had. Growing up, she was a tomboy who loved fishing and other outside activities. She dedicated her life to her children, seeing them through their education and after school activities. In her later years, she enjoyed spending time with her husband and frequently visited Starbucks for a White Mocha Frappuccino. We will miss her greatly.

Ronda was preceded in death by Georgia and Richard Barnes (parents), Linda Plourde (sister), and Nolan Durham (grandson). She is survived by Stephen Lane (husband), Barbara Barnes-Buchanan (sister), Jennifer Durham (daughter), Garrett Dripps (son), Danielle Birg (niece), seventeen grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, Harper Inpatient Unit at 1000 Ruhnke Street, Stuart Florida 34994 or online at https://www.treasurehealth.org/292/Donate.