Rhonda Jo Pettijohn Martin, age 66, passed away November 20, 2020, at home.

Rhonda was born December 5, 1953, in Topeka, KS, and was a 1971 graduate of Raytown South High School. She worked  for Susan Dasta and Artosh Mnasaghanian at Dasta Construction Management Company for 25 years until 2014. In 2014 she started working at Jerry's Café where she formed many wonderful friendships especially with the friends in the Breakfast Club and owners Nick and Marie DeFeo.

Rhonda was preceded in death by her parents Cecil and Mary Lois Huggins, and her sister-in-law Nancy Huggins. She is survived by her son Shaun Martin of Kansas City, her daughter Melissa Martin of Lee's Summit, grandson Trey Radillo-Martin of Lee's Summit, her soulmate for over 39 years Tony Romano of Kansas City, and her beloved dog Bella Jo. She also leaves her sister Shelley Ramage of Mayetta, KS, brother Randall Huggins of Leeton, MO,  sister Rebecca Dickmann and her husband Doug of Union, KY, brother Ross Huggins and his wife Lore of Topeka, KS, and many wonderful nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com