Rhonda Carol Cecchin

On December 20, 2018, our Rhonda took God’s hand and walked through the Pearly Gates to greet her beloved Savior, Jesus Christ. Rhonda Carol Whiting was born July 16, 1954, to John and Jean Whiting. They quickly called her “Precious” and that became her life-long nickname. She is survived by her beloved son, Glenn John Bryton McDowell; her dearly-loved husband, Steve Cecchin; her mother, Jean “Jean-Jean” Parker Whiting; her sisters, Donna Whiting Guffey and Janet Whiting Giles; her brother, Randall Sanders, of Houston, Texas; several nieces and nephews; step-children, Sharmane, Jim, Celina, Debbie, and Elaine; dear friends, Cindy Irwin Cline, Marshal Andy Smalls, Ava Barber and husband; dear friend and band member, “Gentleman” Jon Scott; and a host of other musician friends. She was preceded in death by her father, John “Smoky White” Whiting; and her sisters, Doris Ann Whiting Albury, Judy Whiting Lindsey, and Alyce Whiting Reagan Vineyard. Cancer took her beautiful voice, but she kept the music in her heart. She loved others dearly... and was dearly loved in return. Receiving friends will be held at Smith Funeral Home in Maryville on Monday, January 7, from 5–8 p.m. If desired, flowers may be sent to Smith Funeral Home in Maryville. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Rhonda Carol Cecchin please visit our Sympathy Store.