Ronda Jean Walter, 61, of Angola, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family, on October 10, 2023.
She was born on May 4, 1962, to Donald W. and Beverly J. (Benninghoff) Tilbury in Angola, Indiana. She attended Prairie Heights High School.
Ronda married Donald A. Walter on February 7, 2004, at Flint United Methodist Church in Steuben County.
Ronda worked as a supervisor for the Welcome Center on Interstate 69 for 18 years.
She was a long-time member of Flint United Methodist Church. Ronda loved the Lord and could find beauty in all things whether it be the tiniest flower, a small stone or the shape of a cloud. But most of all, Ronda dearly loved her family and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister.
She is survived by her Husband of nearly 20 years, Donald of Angola, Daughter and Son-in-law, Brittany Nicole and Nathan Shanyfelt of Angola, mother, Beverly Tilbury of Angola, Stepsons, Daniel (Courtney) Walter of Angola and Mitchell (Shana) Walter of Bon Aqua, Tennessee. The light of her life, her 11 beloved grandchildren, Chloe Ann Shanyfelt, Brantley Tyler Wayne Shanyfelt, Laynxtynn Riley Jean Shanyfelt, Joel Ryan Shanyfelt, Noah A. Walter, Weston L. Walter, Lena L. Walter, Corbin A. Walter, Lacey A. Walter, Marilyn R. Walter and Elijah D. Walter. Also surviving are her sisters, Tena (Dan) Dossett of Angola, Indiana and Ina (Dick) Crist of Bryan, Ohio and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews, and special friends Lisa Shangreaux of Plymouth, Indiana, Annette Davis of Osseo, Michigan and Debbie Cole of Camden, Michigan.
She was preceded in death by her father, Donald W. Tilbury and her grandparents.
Private family graveside services will be held at South Scott Cemetery, Steuben County, Indiana.
A Celebration of Life will be from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on November 4, 2023, at Flint United Methodist Church, 510 N. Flint Road, Angola, Indiana 46703.
Memorial donations may be made to the Flint United Methodist Church may be mailed to7230 W. 150 N., Angola, Indiana 46703 or the Steuben County Cancer Association, PO Box 28, Angola, Indiana 46703.