RHONDA JEAN WHEELER HERNANDEZ, 64,
departed this life on May 5, 2026 in Amarillo, TX,
surrounded by her loving family.
Rhonda was born on Jan. 1, 1962 in Garden Grove, CA
to Jimmy Earl & Pauline Joyce (Maddux) Wheeler. Her
early years were spent in Ranger, TX, where she would
later graduate from Ranger High School in the Class
of 1980.
Rhonda dedicated 24 years of her life to her career
at First Bank Southwest in Amarillo, where she served
as the Deposit Operations Manager. Her profound passion
for her work was only surpassed by the boundless love
she held for her family. In May of 1991, she married
the love of her life, Earl Hernandez (RHS-1984) in
Ranger. Together, they built a life filled with love,
laughter, and cherished memories.
A member of the Baptist faith, Rhonda was known for
her kind heart and nurturing spirit. She had a unique
ability to make everyone feel valued, often calling
friends and family to catch up and share in their
lives. While she maintaineda private persona, those
who knew her understood the depth of her love and
devotion to her family. She found joy in reading,
listening to music, and creating special moments
with her loved ones.
Rhonda is survived by her husband, Earl Hernandez
of Amarillo; her daughter, Alexandrea Jackson and
husband, Cory of Panhandle; her mother, Pauline
Wheeler and best friend, Charles Johnson of May;
two cherished grandchildren, Cason & Penny Jackson
of Panhandle; a sister, Debra Shadwick and husband,
Joe of Wichita Falls; as well as stepchildren, Earl
Jr., Eric, Vicki, and Steffanie Hernandez. She is
also survived by her beloved niece and nephews,
Traci Fulgham, Joseph Shadwick, and Shane Shadwick.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jimmy Wheeler
(RHS-1954), and her brother, Terry Wheeler (RHS-1977).
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 13, at
1:00 PM at Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger, TX, with
Ronny Guess officiating. Interment will follow at
Evergreen Cemetery in Ranger, where she will be
laid to rest. There will be no scheduled visitation.
In this time of mourning, we honor Rhonda's remarkable
life and the legacy of love she leaves behind. She
will forever remain in our hearts.
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