Rhonda Kay Warford, 66 of Benton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 8, 2023.  She was born on September 28, 1956 in Conway, Arkansas to Hestel and Pat York.

Rhonda graduated from Vilonia High School in 1974 and went on to pursue an education degree from ASU.  Rhonda was a member of both the Arkansas High School and ASU Rodeo  Teams where she made it to the National Finals Numerous times.

She became a staple at Harmony Grove School District where she worked for 35 years.  In 1983 Rhonda married her loving husband, Nick Warford.  She was a rodeo and sports fan who especially enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren compete.

After retirement, Rhonda looked forward to her yearly trips to Dauphin Island, Alabama and Wickenburg, Arizona.  She was a member of Holland Chapel Baptist Church and was a devoted wife, mother, and Nana.

Rhonda was preceded in death by her father, Hestel York.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Nick Warford, daughter, Jessie (RJ) Hobbs, son, Jared (Lauren) Warford, mother, Pat York, sisters, Regina (Steve) Oakley and Shelly (Harold) McCain; grandchildren, Lynley Phifer, Stella Hobbs, Willow Warford, Wrenleigh Warford and Weston Hobbs as well as many extended family and friends.

Church services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at Ten Mile Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Vance Nutt officiating.  Burial to follow at Ten Mile Cemetery.

Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Ten Mile Missionary Baptist Church before services.