Rhonda Shockley-Rose

SHOCKLEY-Rose, Rhonda, age 64, of West Carrollton, OH, went to be home with the Lord on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother "MomMom" and sister. Rhonda was born on June 20, 1960, to the late Ivan and Mary Petrey, in Dayton, OH. She grew up in West Carrollton and graduated from West Carrollton High School, class of 1978. Following her graduation from Sinclair Community College she went on to have a successful career as a realtor in Dayton. Rhonda had a love for life as evidenced by her numerous hobbies and interests. She was hard working, had a knack for home design and decorating, and her love of flowers and working in her garden, made her the happiest. She loved to laugh, dance, go on adventures, and spent countless hours driving on the back roads of Ohio on her own Harley Davidson bike. However, Rhonda was always happiest when spending time with her family, whether it was one of the numerous family camping trips, trips to amusement parks or just having a family party at her house. Her fun-loving, ambitious, and loving personality will be missed by all who knew and loved her. 

Rhonda is preceded by her parents; her siblings, William Petrey, Ivan Petrey Jr., and Timothy Petrey; and beloved grandmother, Harriet Lynn.

She is survived by her children, Christopher Shockley, and Amy Lawson; former son-in-law, Jason (Jennifer) Lawson; grandchildren, Brooklynn Sanchez, Jamie Lawson, Christopher Shockley Jr., Bradley Lawson, Alicia Shockley, Bailey Shockley, Gabbriella Barnett, Olivia Barnett, and Oliver Barnett; sister, Cheryl (Wayne) Breitholle; sister-in-law, Leah Gail Petrey; and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.

A service will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Woodland Cemetery Mausoleum, 118 Woodland Av., Dayton, OH 45409, with an Inurnment at Woodland Cemetery Mausoleum. Following the service, friends and family are welcome to a celebration of her life at the family’s home. The family would like to thank the compassionate staff at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton for the excellent care they provided Rhonda and her family.