Rhonda Michelle Massey Burton, 59, of Monticello, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 13, 2023, surrounded by family at her bedside. She was born December 24, 1963, in Desha County, to the late Billy Erwin Massey and Yenema Elizabeth Doss Massey.
She married the love of her life, Ricky Dean Burton on August 17, 1996, who preceded her in death. Michelle was a kind and loving person that loved to craft, shop, ride horses, fish, and spend time with family. For many years she worked at Union Camp, Walmart, and Cash Saver, along with pipelining with her husband. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Fonda Massey; and her grandparents, Erwin and Emma Massey, Bill and Netti Doss, and Yenema and Billy Massey.
Michelle is survived by her daughter, Candice VanDee (Brad) of Pearcy; one sister, Rayan Jenkins and (Mike) of Monticello; one brother, Billy Massey (Melissa) of Florida; two sisters-in-law, Linda Carpenter (Flat Top) and Kathryn Burton all of Monticello; two brothers-in-law, Jackie Burton (Betty) of Lake Village and Randy Burton of Monticello; two grandsons, Parker and Preston VanDee; along with many nieces and nephews. All of these she loved very much.
A celebration of life was held Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Union Ridge Cemetery at 5 p.m. Visitation was held from 3:30-4:30 p.m., before the graveside service at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home.
You can sign her guestbook page on this website.
