Ronda Wynee Hill

 Ronda Wynee Hill, entered the world on May 28th, 1965 to Vincent A. Hill and Gloria Y. Hill (Rae) and was called home to the Lord on December 8, 2024. Ronda was born in East Moline, Illinois 1 year and 4 days after her brother Terry and she often fondly referred to them as twins. She is preceded in death by her beloved brother Terry, her father Vincent and her mother Gloria.

 She leaves behind her loving husband Julius Francisco and her older sister JanaLee Richards (Michael) of Las Vegas and her younger brother DeMorris Binford of Riverside, California, sister Valecia Hill of East Moline, her Uncle Michael W. Hill of East, Moline and her sister-in-law Earlena G. Hill of Las Vegas.

 Ronda had no kids of her own, she was god-mother to all of her nieces and nephews that live in Las Vegas, 2 nieces: Kristin and Jessica, and 4 great nieces: Kloie, Layla, Hayley and Makala. Two (2) Nephews Ramon and Tyler. And 1 great nephew: Gage. And a host of first and second cousins in East Moline, California, Colorado and Arkansas and a ton of friends, world- wide.

 She attended the McKinley Elementary school, Glenview Junior High School and graduated from United Township High School. After graduation, Ronda attended the University of Wisconsin but transferred to Arizona State University where she obtained her Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design. She continued education and later obtained her Master’s Degree in Cyber Security and Administration.

 Everyone who knows Ronda, knows her sewing skills. She was an exceptional seamstress. When Williams Costume did not have what a customer requested, they sent them to Ronda. Ronda was also involved in designing, creating and tailoring costumes and gowns for many of the strip shows. She also provided her skills for many family members and friends.

 Ronda spent one semester studying textile in London England. She made friends in London that became lifelong friends and she continued to visit them after she returned home. Once taking her mom over to meet her London friends.

Ronda was an adventurous spirit, and loved to travel. She went on her dream trip with her cousin Claranne to the British Isles (London, Scotland, Wales), France, Spain, and Italy. Ronda also went on many Caribbean cruises and it was on a cruise excursion to Curacao Dutch Antillies where she met her husband Julius in the fall of 2019. They started a courtship and were married in November 2020, and they continued to travel throughout the U.S. starting with Niagara Falls for their honeymoon, including Alaska and they also went to places like Canada, Jamaica, Barbados and Julius’s home in Curacao Dutch Antilles.

She grew up in the bosom of her family and the Lord from an early age. Her journey started with the Gaines Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in East Moline. Ronda followed her family to Las Vegas after graduating from Arizona State University and joined the First African Methodist Episcopal Church here in Las Vegas where she became involved with the Women United.

 Ronda was everyones counsel. She was very wise because of her strong upbringing, showing good judgment, making sound decisions and giving sound advice. She was a good listener, was understanding and always willing to share good insight to help you work out a problem. She was willing to be there, to give advice or to help you with what you were trying to accomplish. She would do everything she could to help. No nonsense was her trademark, she had very little patience for nonsense. She was a person of integrity, so you always knew where you stood with her and how she felt about whatever you were doing but she was caring and nurturing like a mother hen and had a way of supporting and counseling you without judging you. Now, you might get a “I told you so” every now and again but it would go right into “what’s next, what do we need to do now”.

 If you have been around Ronda you knew about her beautiful smile and how it would light up a room and would light up her whole face. And you would know how infectious her laughter was. When she laughed, it was real laughter that was a belly laugh from the heart. Her joy and laughter brought joy to many. “It is cheerful to God when you rejoice or laugh from the bottom of your heart.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Ronda was dearly loved and she leaves a large void in the life of so many and will be truly missed by her family and friends.

Graveside services will be 12:30 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2025 at East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg, Illinois.  Pastor T. Parks III will officiate.

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