Rhonda Faye Helms Obituary
The passing of Rhonda Faye Helms of Fairfield, Illinois occurred on August 26, 2026. Rhonda, born on May 11, 1954, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her father Glen Ewing; her stepgrandson Dominick Helms; her aunt Betty Murphy; and her uncle Lex Hodge. She is survived by: her mother Lyndall Ewing (Hodge) of Fairfield; her spouse Ira Helms; her daughters, Mandy Winter (Mike) of Springerton and Melissa Gates (Ben) of Fairfield; her stepson Mike Helms (Chrissy) of Deptford; her grandchildren, Nicole Young (Dustin), Zac Helms-Gates (Alexis), Christian Helms-Gates (Hailey), Abebi Hinkle (Christian) and Jake Winter; her stepgrandchildren, Mike Helms, Jr., Patrick Helms and Zach Helms; her great grandchildren, Kallen Moore, Liam Hinkle, Josiah Hinkle, James Young, Gypsy Helms-Gates, Audrey Hinkle and Kimber Young; and her siblings, Leslie Ewing (Dena) of Fairfield, Mona Grisham of Fairfield and Dale Ewing (Cathy Kimbrell) of Geff. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations can be made to the National Scleroderma Foundation and will be accepted at the Johnson and Vaughn Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.
