Rhonda Ellen Brownfield

Rhonda Ellen (Brozek) Brownfield, 45, of Centertown, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012, at St. Mary's Health Center, Jefferson City. She was born on November 19, 1966 in Wichita, Kan., the daughter of Ronald and Lana (Slaughter) Brozek, Cheney, Kan., both of whom survive. She was married on November 24, 1995, in Little Rock, Ark., to Jim Brownfield, who survives of the home. Rhonda graduated from Cheney High School, Cheney, Kan. She then attended Wichita State University obtaining a degree in accounting. She had worked as a CPA for Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, Ark., and was employed with Gordon Commercial Real Estate, Jefferson City. Rhonda loved being outdoors and spending time on the farm, feeding and watching hummingbirds. In addition to her parents and husband, she is survived by two brothers, Scott Brozek and wife Sandy, and Tim Brozek, both of Cheney, Kan.; one sister, Melinda Henry and husband Travis, McPerson, Kan.; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, George and Bonnie Brozek, of Luray, Kan., and her maternal grandparents, Fenton and Grace Slaughter, of Elston. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, California. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Centertown. Officiating will be Rev. Steve Jones. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 15, 2012, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the donor's choice, c/o Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, 100 S. Oak, California, MO 65018. Arrangements are under the direction of Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, California.