Rhonda Dean Hunkapiller

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Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 Plaza St.
West Helena, AR  72390
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Graveside Sunset Memorial Park
5783 Hwy. 49
West Helena, AR  72390
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
1:00 p.m.
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Sunset Memorial Park
5783 Hwy 49
West Helena, AR  72390

Rhonda Dean Hunkapiller

of North Little Rock, AR

August 8, 1962 - October 2, 2023

Rhonda Dean Hunkapiller, 61, of North Little Rock, Arkansas departed this life on October 2, 2023 after a long illness that tormented her mind and body. Rhonda was born on August 8, 1962 in Osceola, Arkansas to the late Dr. Paul D. Hunkapiller and Jamie Mann Hunkapiller. She is survived by her sister, Dr. Terry Hunkapiller (David Durr) of North Little Rock, Arkansas; nephews, Joshua Stepka, USCG of St. Louis, Missouri, David Durr III, USCG of Seattle, Washington; a niece, Mary Claire Durr of Fayetteville, Arkansas; her aunts and uncles, Patsy Everhart (Freddy) of Austin, Arkansas, Johnny Mann (Sharon) of Amarillo, Texas, Cheryle Doss of Montgomery, Alabama and Brenda Guthrie of West Helena, Arkansas. She leaves behind a host of cousins from Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, Texas, Nevada and Indiana.

Rhonda graduated from Germantown High School in 1980. She received a bachelor?s degree and a master?s degree from Arkansas State University. While at Arkansas State University, she was a member of Phi Mu Sorority and the first women?s softball team. Her athleticism was amazing! She played volleyball, basketball and softball in high school, softball in college and after college, she became a State Volleyball Official. Rhonda was a basketball coach at Bay High School (Bay, Arkansas) and taught chemistry and physics at Grubbs High School (Grubbs, Arkansas) and Tuckerman High School (Tuckerman, Arkansas). She played softball around the state for years traveling to Texas for tournament play. In 2001, Rhonda was accepted to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy in 2005. She worked as a nuclear pharmacist until 2017.

Rhonda leaves behind a legacy of a wonderful sense of humor, a playful attitude and a perspective of life that was refreshing.

A visitation for Dr. Rhonda Hunkapiller will be Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 12:00 pm at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home Chapel, West Helena, Arkansas. Graveside services will be at 1:00 pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Barton, Arkansas. Brother Bobbie Baker will officiate.

Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, Arkansas, (870) 572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rolerfunalcomes.com/westhelena.

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Charlie Gervasini
Jacksonville, AR
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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Terry, I am so sorry for your loss. I know this has been a struggle for a long time and I am thankful she is at peace. Bless you and your family.

Ed Williams
Elaine, AR
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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

The list of Bruce St Kids is getting shorter.
:(

Lisa mcgraw
Fayetteville, AR
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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

I am so so sorry for Rhonda’s loss. A life cut too short my illness. Sending my prayers to her family.

Donna J. Clark
Marshall, TX
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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Terry, David and Josh! Rhonda will forever be in my heart. I love you guys...

Denise Smith Buercklin
Little Rock, AR
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Monday, October 9, 2023

Sending love and prayers for all who cherished her. She had a fun spirit and I know she will be greatly missed.

Laurie McLendon
Helena, AR
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Monday, October 9, 2023

Terry & family,

I'm so sorry about Rhonda.
She is free from all pain now.
She was very loved and you showed her the same love as well as such loving care.

My love and prayers to you and your sweet family.

With much love,
Laurie McLendon

ABetty & UMike
Pittsburgh, PA
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Monday, October 9, 2023

At this sad time Uncle Mike & I send healing hugs for Comfort & Peace. You are a good Sister. The loss of one’s Sister brings inconsolable sorrow. …May Rhonda Rest In Peace.
Much Love & Prayers for All.
Aunt Betty & Uncle Mike

Tom and Rose McMullen
Pittsburgh, PA
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Monday, October 9, 2023

Dear Terry and Dave~Tom and I send our deepest sympathies for you at this difficult time. You all are in our prayers. Blessings of healing and beautiful memories to bring you peace.

~We love you and miss you!!
Tom and Rose 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻