Rhonda Karen Hixson

Rhonda Karen Hixson, 65, of Vandalia, passed away on December 22, 2014 at Grandview Hospital after a sudden illness. She was born on October 28, 1949 to the late George and Irene (Bishop) Livingston in Dayton, OH.

Rhonda was a 1967 graduate of Kiser High School and was very active with their Alumni. She worked as a Pre-School Teacher for over 20 years, at numerous locations, including St. Christopher's, Vandalia Play School and WPAFB.

Rhonda was a 25 year member of the Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Kappa Beta Chapter. She was very active in her Tipp City United Methodist Church. Rhonda authored a children's book, "The Ocean Between Us".

She is survived by her loving Children, Natalie Elkins (Josh Bear), Ethan J. Hixson and their father, Mike Hixson; Granddog, Chuey; Brother, Dennis R. Livingston, Stanley D. Livingston and many many close family and friends.

Visitation will be held 2-5 PM Sunday, December 28, 2014, at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Rd, Dayton, Ohio. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday, December 29, 2014, at the Tipp City United Methodist Church, 8 W. Main St, Tipp City, Ohio, with Pastor Bonita Ritchie, officiating.

Burial will take place at the Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Ronald McDonald House or the charity of the donor's choice.