Rhonda Tapley

Rhonda Tapley, 55, of Vandalia, MO went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO, with the love of her family at her side.

Rhonda was born on January 15, 1971, in Washington, MO, the daughter of the late Coleman Carlisle and the late Shirley Long.

She was united in marriage to Michael Tapley on January 13, 1989, in Jonesburg, Missouri. He survives. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her five daughters, Crystal Waters(Terry Waters), Shirlena Johnson(Justin Johnson), Alissa Ambrocio(Miguel Ambrocio), Harlie Watters(Milton Watters), and Micaela Smith; her beloved grandchildren, Malcolm Smith, Cassius Smith, Octavia Smith, Andres Ambrocio, Alex Ambrocio, Alyss Ambrocio, Brink Waters, Rowe Waters, Micaiah Waters, Lylliana Watters, and Laylyn Watters; one brother, Alan Carlisle; and one sister, Victoria Murray.

Rhonda was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Rebecca Spitznagel.

Rhonda was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who dedicated her life to caring for her family as a stay-at-home wife. She earned her GED and was a faithful member of Jordan Pentecostal Church. She had a passion for cooking and baking and was known for her generous spirit and strong work ethic. Rhonda cherished time spent with her family and especially enjoyed playing cards such as UNO and Skip-Bo with her loved ones.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the YMCA in Vandalia, MO.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the YMCA in Vandalia, MO, with Pastor Kris Grimes officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery in Middletown, MO.

The family is being served by the Waters Funeral Home of Vandalia, MO.

Serving as pallbearers will be Terry Waters, Milton Watters, Miguel Ambrocio, Justin Johnson, Tom Carlisle, and Nathan Carlisle.

Honorary pallbearers will be Brink Waters, Grant Grimes, and Joshua Murray.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alissa Ambrocio to assist with funeral expenses.

Online condolences may be made to the family on Rhonda’s memorial page at www.watersfuneral.com.