Ronda Sue McLaughlin

Ronda Sue McLaughlin obituary, Clever, MO

Ronda Sue McLaughlin

Ronda McLaughlin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Meadors Funeral Home - Republic Chapel on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Ronda S. McLaughlin, of Republic, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on September 06, 2025. Ronda was 61 years old. She was born on November 30, 1963, in Springfield, MO.
She graduated from Republic High School with the class of 1982. She married Keith McLaughlin, and they were blessed with twins, Jaclyn and Jordan. Rhonda loved animals of all kinds. She turned this love into a career, working for over 20 years as a Veterinary Tech and then finishing her career with Republic Animal Control. Ronda loved spending time on the farm with her animals, especially her goats and sheep, and watching the rodeo.
Ronda is preceded in death by her husband, Keith, daughter Jaclyn, and her parents.
She is survived by her son Jordan McLaughlin, granddaughter Haylen Henry, fiancée Ron Essary, brother William (Angie) St. Clair, and her two favorite four-legged companions: Maverick the goat and Max the cat, as well as other extended family and friends.
A Visitation is scheduled for Friday, September 12, 2025, from 10 – 11 am at Meadors Funeral Home in Republic. Funeral services will follow at 11 am. Ronda will be laid to rest in Wade Chapel Cemetery
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