Ronda Kay Flowers
Graveside Service: Friday, May 6, 2022, at 11 AM at Lakeside Cemetery.
Celebration of Life: Sunday, July 17, 2022, from 12-5 PM at the Colon Community Park: 200 W State Street Colon, MI 49040.
Ronda Kay Flowers, age 53, Kalamazoo, MI was surrounded by family when she passed away peacefully on April 25, 2022, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI.
She was born September 29, 1968, in Sturgis, MI to Betty Ann Pranga and the late Rex William Flowers, Jr.
Ronda graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1987; she had worked at Precision Speed, Jackson Hewitt and Cade Lake. Her true calling was to help others and spent over 10 years working at Hope House as a Recovery Coach and House Mother. Ronda was pivotal in helping others with their personal journeys and sponsored many in their recovery process. The courage, bravery and commitment Ronda demonstrated in her own journey is something her family is extremely proud of.
Ronda enjoyed her grandchildren tremendously and even though they lived a distance away she faced time daily to get that dose of sweetness the grandkids provided. Ronda was extremely close with her mother; she spoke with her daily and was in the process of returning to Sturgis to be near her.
Ronda had been an active member of the Sturgis Toy Run as well as many other volunteer events. She had a passion for nature and was a member of the Audubon Society that protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow.
Ronda exceeded many doctors’ expectations with health issues she faced for many years. The family wants to thank Bronson Hospital doctors and staff for the wonderful care they provided her for so long.
She is survived by her loving life partner Ron Harkness, Kalamazoo; her mother Betty Pranga and step-father, Robert (Whitey) Pranga, Sturgis; son: Brantly (Edith) Patterson, Sturgis; daughter: Ashley (Jacob) Schlotter, South Dakota; a sister: Roxanne Persing, Sturgis; a brother: Chad Flowers, Tampa FL; step-mother: Susan Flowers, Colon, MI; step-brothers: Robert Pranga, West Hollywood, California, Tom Noirot, Colon, MI, Mike Harkness, Zack Harkness; step-sisters: Nancy Flowers, La Quinta, California, Cinda Noirot, Colon, MI, Cheryl Harkness, Heather Harkness, Michelle Nowakowski. Grandchildren: Anistasia, Bryson, Bently, Kylee, Hazel, Conner, Ainsley, Aubrie, Rylan and Zack Jr.; Niece: Brittany Jansen, Lawrence, MI; Nephew: Cody (Elizabeth) Jansen, Sturgis; and life-long best friend Kim (Beach) Goodman.
Ronda was preceded in death by a daughter: Chantel Gibson; and her father Rex W Flowers, Jr.; grandparents: Claude and Ruth West and Ava and Rex W. Flowers, Sr.
According to her wishes cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be held at Colon Lakeside Cemetery on Friday, May 6, 2022, at 11 AM. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2022, from 12-5 PM at the Colon Community Park: 200 W State Street Colon, MI 49040. Memorial donations in her memory may be directed to Ron Harkness. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Memories and condolences may be left for the family at Schipperfuneralhome.com.
April 26, 2022 @ 12:29 pm
Ronda I love you and I’ll miss you so much! U definitely was one of a kind. Rest easy now and fly high. I’ll see ya later
April 26, 2022 @ 12:49 pm
Ronda. You are missed by so many. You were so wonderful. Your favorite saying “Powerless ‘. I still live those words every day of my life. There’s so many memories I could go on and on. God please hold Ronda in your arms and let her come in peace. She hated drama. You were such a light to everyone. I personally looked up to you. You helped me change my life. I will I promise you never ever forget you Ronda. I love you forever and always and one day I will hug you again 🙏🙏🙏🙏
April 28, 2022 @ 10:10 am
Thank you Ronda for your friendship and support when I was at my lowest. You were part of a recovery that has lasted 27 years. Idk what I will do without you but I have no doubt I will see you again
Lots of love
Twyla Turner
April 27, 2022 @ 5:44 pm
Ronda was a loving person I’m truly going to miss her. She was so totally there for my brother Les more than most of his family. Ronda you will be so missed The Lord made an angel 😇 here on earth and now in Heaven! Love 💕 you
April 30, 2022 @ 11:15 pm
Ronda i worked with you at Bleyco paper then at Precision Speed. You were a fun loving person. At PSE we called you Mustang Sally . May you rest in peace. My prayers are with your family.
May 5, 2022 @ 9:12 am
We worked together at Kmart you were so much more than a co worker you were my mentor in recovery helping in my journey pushing me to be a better person .. I will always be grateful for all those times you were there for a hug and a chat
May 5, 2022 @ 1:25 pm
Ronda was a beacon of hope and strength to many as she inspired everyone she knew to do better with their lives in one way or another. Ronda was my first friend in recovery. I believe that she is the reason I am where I am now in life. I extend my condolences to her family and many friends. I know that she had many and is greatly missed. Ronda I know we haven’t talked for a long time but thank you for having believed in me when I didn’t in myself. Love you and see you on the other side.
May 8, 2022 @ 10:52 pm
You were my best friend when we were little girls. I loved visiting my grandmother’s house but you and your sister always made it that much more special. I ALWAYS considered you my best friend in grace school!
I wish we could’ve know each other as adults. In all these years I’ve NEVER forgotten you and your sweet smile and infectious laughter! Rest in peace my forever friend. Until we meet again. I will carry you with me always!