Taylorville Obits

Rhonda L. Duncan

Rhonda L. Duncan, 59, of Taylorville, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Rhonda was born August 16, 1965, in Taylorville, the daughter of Ronald and Marcie (McKinnon) Clay. She married Kelly Gene Duncan in June of 1985 in Edinburg.

Surviving are her children, Rachel Duncan of Taylorville and Kimberly Duncan of Savoy; her grandchildren, John Thomas of Taylorville, Andrew Thomas of Taylorville, and Katlynn Martin of Morrisonville; her great-grandchildren, Rylee, Apallo, and Aries; her mother, Marcie McKinnon of Taylorville; her siblings, Richard Clay, Roger Clay, and Renea Clay-Cates. She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald, and a brother, Ronnie.

Her favorite thing to do was spending time with family. Rhonda loved to have her morning coffee. Rhonda was the kindest, sweetest, most loving, caring person you would ever meet. Her smile was contagious. Rhonda always had a glow about her.

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 5, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Assalley Funeral Home in Taylorville. A funeral service will follow the visitation at the funeral home. Burial will be in Edinburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention.