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Rhea Dawn (Walls) SonsPassing: October 30, 2015

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Friday, November 6th @ 1:00pm

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Thursday, November 5th @ 3:00-7:00 pm

Friday, November 6th @ 12:00 -1:00 pm

Cemetery:

Cresthaven Memory Gardens

Friday, November 6th

MITCHELL – Rhea Dawn (Walls) Sons, 57, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015, at Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital.

Born August 2, 1958, in Paoli, she was the daughter of Donald Vern and Norma Jean (Shafer) Walls.  She married Steven Brent Sons December 17, 1983.

Rhea Dawn was a licensed practical nurse and had been employed at Bell Trace, Autumn Hills and Hoosier Uplands.  She graduated from Bedford –North Lawrence High School in 1976.   Rhea Dawn never saw a stranger and was a friend to everyone.  She enjoyed life, socializing, cooking, and reading.

Surviving:     husband, Steve Sons, Mitchell
daughter, Stephanie Nicole Kendall, Mitchell
father, Donald V. Walls, Mitchell
grandson, Caden Dale Eli Kendall
sisters, Rhonda Lynn Walls, Bedford
Roxane Ranae (Andrew Patrick) Sanders, Bedford

Her mother; special family member, Tyler Lee Shafer; grandparents, Lucille and Bill Whitney, Olive Dailey, Charles and Mary Sons; and special friend, Nancy Thompson, preceded her in death.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 6, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center.  Burial will be in Cresthaven Memory Gardens.

Friends may call from 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Thursday and from noon until the service on Friday at the funeral home.

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9 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Marianne Kielian-Gilbert | Bloomington, IN
    Date: November 8, 2015
    Rhea Dawn was a nurse for my mother Sylvia Kielian for almost six years at Bell Trace (since Mom arrived in Bloomington in May 2009). One of my mother's (& my) favorite people there, Rhea was a special and compassionate caretaker, and a truly wonderful person. Her laugh, her smile and wry sense of humor was genuine as was her kindness and respect for the people she cared for. Both down-to-earth and upbeat, she made a special effort to make regular contact with Sylvia and lighten her spirits. Rhea Dawn also traveled with me during those years at Bell Trace and with the decline of Mom's health and her death in January 2015. For all of this and for knowing Rhea Dawn I will always be grateful. Her vibrant and so full-of-life presence was a gift to so many; she is cherished and deeply missed. Sending my love and deep sympathy to Rhea's family. Marianne Kielian-Gilbert (& mother Sylvia Kielian).
  2. Guest: Shirley Shelton | Bloomington, IN
    Date: November 5, 2015
    I am a resident of Bell Trace Assisted Living and Rhea was one of my nurses, and also a very good friend. For me, there will never be another person like Rhea. Rhea always took very good care of me, and did that in a kind and caring way. I'll miss her very much.
  3. Guest: Brandy Kluesner RN | Bloomington, Indiana
    Date: November 4, 2015
    Rhea was a bright spot in my workday. I could always count on her to answer a question about a resident or to carry out requests. She garnered a sincere love for people and for those that were under her care. As a boss, I couldn't ask for a better employee. As a nurse I couldn't ask for a better nurse to work with. She is and will always be terribly missed at LifeSpan Home Health Care at Bell Trace. I wish I had a dozen like her, If I did we could conquer the world! I love you Rhea, thank you for coming into my life. I will see you again some day. To her family: She was such a wonderful person. I am so sorry for your loss.
  4. Guest: Barbara Carroll | Bloomington, IN
    Date: November 4, 2015
    I have only recently been lucky enough to get to know Rhea Dawn from working together at Bell Trace. She always brought a sparkle and smile to every situation and everyone around her. Her presence in this world will be sorely missed, but her soul will be an ongoing inspiration to all who knew her.
  5. Guest: Jamie Vivanco | HemetCa
    Date: November 4, 2015
    I have known Rhea Dawn for a very long time. She g as always made me laugh. She always made me feel like I was a part of her family. She used to tease me just like a sister would do. I will miss her smiling face. To Steve, Stephanie,Caden, Don,Rhonda and Ranae my love and prayers to all of you during this sad time.
  6. Guest: Kellie Self, RN | Spencer, IN
    Date: November 2, 2015
    I worked with Rhea at Bell Trace. She had a gentle, loving, and fun spirit. She never knew a stranger and treated everyone with kindness and respect. She was truly one of a kind. I will miss her dearly. Your family is in my prayers. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you during this difficult time.
  7. Guest: Deb Hunter | SaintMarys, Georgia
    Date: November 1, 2015
    I worked with Rhea Dawn at Autumn Hills. She was a good friend to me, a good nurse and a very caring and generous person. I am sorry for her passing. You all will be in my prayers.
  8. Guest: Terry Whitinger (Chastain) | IndianapolisIN
    Date: November 1, 2015
    She was a good friend to me and our family for many years. She will be missed.. I saw Rhea Dawn at my brothers (Mike) funeral last December. She always had a smile and kind word for everybody, I am praying for the family.
  9. Guest: Sally Warren | Bedford, In
    Date: October 31, 2015
    Ranae, im so sorry to hear of Rhea Dawn passing. She was such a sweet heart!!