Rhonda Abel
December 31, 1955 - October 15, 2019
Rhonda Sue Abel, 63 of Noma, Florida, passed away on October 15, 2019 in Dothan, Alabama following a brief illness. Rhonda was born on December 31, 1955 in Donalsonville, Georgia to the late Billy Joe Kirkland and Irene Cowart Kirkland. Rhonda was a graduate of the Police Academy and served over 20 years with the Vero Beach Police Department. She was a Master Gardner and her passion was butterflies and butterfly plants. She enjoyed gardening, putting up fresh vegetables, filling her freezers and canning, especially jellies. She is survived by one daughter Heather Petitpas, one son William "Bill" Towns, four grandchildren Chelsea, Madison, Megan, Cooper; two sisters Cathy Cordeiro, Pam Middleton; and beloved fur-baby Munchkin. In lieu of flowers, please thank a random police officer for their brave service. Rhonda's request was memorialization by cremation.
Rhonda Sue Abel, 63 of Noma, Florida, passed away on October 15, 2019 in Dothan, Alabama following a brief illness. Rhonda was born on December 31, 1955 in Donalsonville, Georgia to the late Billy Joe Kirkland and Irene Cowart Kirkland. Rhonda... View Obituary & Service Information