Beloved wife and mother, Ronda Lee Garcia, age 75, passed away suddenly December 24, 2021, at home in Mount Vernon, Washington, surrounded by her family.  She was born September 20, 1946, in Sedro-Woolley, WA to Merritt and Eleanor Melton.

She spent her childhood in Lyman, WA and later moved to Mount Vernon, where she spent the best 46 years of her life with her husband, Mike Garcia.

Ronda is survived by her husband, Mike; children, Jennifer (Aaron), Michael (Tonya), Jessica Bennett; granddaughters, Fairah, Gracie, Annistyn, Eleanor and Brielle; siblings, Sharon (Bob) Garcia, Ray (Babe) Melton, Mary Melton and Roger Melton; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Ruie; five grand babies.

Ronda Garcia was Aunt Ronda to many, Mom to a couple and grandma to several and more to come.  Ronda operated an in-home day care for many years and found her greatest joy was achieved by spreading love and kindness through selfless work and acts every day.  She enjoyed striking up conversation with anyone who would lend an ear.  Before Facebook or internet, if you wanted to know something, Ronda was the one to call.  Her understanding of the misunderstood was one of her most unique characteristics.  If you were hungry, she would feed you.  If you were cold, she would clothe you.  If you were lonely or sad, she would nurture you.  Ronda loved hunting for treasures at garage sales, was the best lip singer when it came to Brooks and Dunn and had an obsession with Elvis impersonators.

Ronda was truly the glue that held the family together and it is hard to imagine how this world is supposed to continue on without her.  The family is holding on tight to all of the wonderful memories and special times that were shared together.  She was always sure to tell everyone that she loved them, she was proud of them and for that, the family feels forever thankful to have learned how to love by the very best.

A time of visitation will be available from 9:00 to 5:00 Thursday at Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.  A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00, Friday, January 7, 2022, at His Place Community Church, Pastor Darrell Estill presiding, followed by a Committal at Mount Vernon Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.  Please share your memories of Ronda!