Rhonda Lea Roth, 73, of Malden, Missouri, departed this life at her residence on Monday, May 5, 2025. Born on Thursday, February 21, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri. Rhonda spent 30 years teaching at Malden Elementary School. She dedicated her life to shaping young minds and inspiring a love for learning.

On May 24, 1975, Rhonda married Victor Roth, her college sweetheart in St. Ann, Missouri. Together they celebrated 49 years and 11 months of marriage.

Rhonda is survived by her husband, Victor, their children, Rebecca Roth of Overland Park, Kansas and Charles Roth of Malden, a grandson, Sebastian, a brother, Duane Pinkley of St. Peters, Missouri and a network of family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents: Louie and Leota Pinkley and a brother, Dwan Pinkley.

Rhonda was dedicated to her family, enjoyed hunting, traveling, bread making and painting porcelain. Rhonda was a member of the Malden United Methodist Church.

Visitation will be on Thursday May 8, 2025, beginning at 11:00 am at Landess Funeral Home in Malden, with service following at noon with Pastor Mark Pickard officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Malden Bootheel Youth Museum. 700 N Douglass St., Malden, MO 63863

Landess Funeral Home of Malden in charge of the arrangements.