Ronda Sue (Brown) Tigges, beloved mother and wife, passed away October 29, 2019, surrounded by those who loved her dearly.

Ronda was born March 27, 1964, to George Brown and Ethel Ballard. She grew up in Beardstown, Illinois, and graduated from Waukegan East High School in 1982. She spent her entire life caring for others, both in her family and as her profession. For two decades she supported adults with developmental disabilities to live good lives in the community. She was a creative, compassionate soul and was loved by many. Her personal motto was, "It is what it is." She was a model of determination and resilience. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ethel; and her baby brother, Michael Lee. She is survived by her daughter, Rachel Hiles; her husband, Nathan Tigges; her father; and two older brothers.

A celebration of life will be held November 17, 2019, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Fleming Park Meeting Hall,  21906 Woods Chapel Rd., Blue Springs, Missouri 64015.