Rhya Wise (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Rhya Marie Wise, daughter of Brian and Becky Jones Wise, was born September 2, 2003, in Osage Beach, Missouri. She departed this life Thursday, January 5, 2017, in Mercy Hospital, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of thirteen years, four months, and three days.
She was preceded in death by her mother; her paternal grandmother, Barbara McMullin; and her paternal grandfather, Jack Wise.
Rhya is survived by her father, Brian Wise, of Lebanon, Missouri; a sister, Jacquelyn Wise, of Lebanon, Missouri; her great-aunt and great-uncle who were her guardians, Brenda and Douglas Black, of Lebanon, Missouri; her maternal grandfather, Johnny Jones, of the State of Florida; her paternal great-grandmother, Norma Rogers, of Lebanon, Missouri; her aunts, Stacy Robinette, of Lake Ozark, Missouri, and Jennie Jones, of Rolla, Missouri; four uncles, Jason, Richard, and Jackie Wise, all of the State of Kansas, and Robbie Wise, of Camdenton, Missouri; a number of great-aunts, great-uncles, and cousins; a special caregiver, Debbie Elliott; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She lived her first seven years in Camdenton, Missouri, and then made her home in Lebanon for the last several years. She was severely injured in an automobile accident when she was ten months old and managed her injuries with great courage. She had been attending Joel E. Barber School and really liked being in sixth grade.
She enjoyed riding on four-wheelers and listening to music. She loved everyone and everyone loved her.
Rhya was a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and was a sweet and caring young lady. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
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