Rhonda (Pearce) Moody (1917 - 2018)

Born 8 Mar 1917 in Blyth, South Australia, Australia [uncertain]

Ancestors

Wife of Samuel Butler Moody — married 18 Mar 1944 (to 9 Oct 2000) in Crystal Brook, South Australia

Died 6 Jun 2018 at age 101 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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Biography

Ronda was born in Blyth, South Australia during 1917. She is the daughter of Ernest James Pearce and Clara Ida Mugge. She passed away in South Australia during 2018.

Ronda was born in Blyth, South Australia on 8 March 1917 to Ernest James Pearce and Clara Ida Mugge.^[1]

Ronda married Samuel Butler Moody in Crystal Brook, South Australia on 18 March 1944. The following 'Approaching marriages' notice was published in the South Australian newspaper, The Advertiser, on 15 March 1944:^[2]

PEARCE—MOODY. — Marriage of Ronda, eldest daughter Mr.-Mrs. E. J. Pearce, Crystal Brook, to Samuel Butler, only son Mr. -Mrs. S. B. Moody, "Innisfall," Maitland, at Crystal Brook Methodist Ch, Sat, March 18, 5.30 p.m.

The following wedding report was published in the South Australian newspaper, The Recorder, on 5 April 1944:^[3]

Moody-Pearce

A PRETTY wedding celebrated at Crystal Brook Methodist Church was that of Miss Rhonda Pearce and Mr. Samuel Moody. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Pearce, of Crystal Brook, and the bridegroom the only son of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Moody, of Maitland. The bride chose a well fitting gown of white lace over satin. A dainty tulle veil lent by Mrs. M. Douglas was held in place with a halo of orange blossom. A fragrant sheaf completed her toilette. Misses Leta and Emmie Pearce (sisters) attended as bridesmaids and were gowned in blue georgette over taffeta. For their headdress they chose matching pillbox hats. Shower bouquets were carried. Messrs. S. Waring and J. Thomas attended; as best man, and groomsman. The bride's mother was smartly at tired in a black jacket suit, while Mrs. Moody looked well in a navy ensemble. Both mothers wore colorful shoulder sprays. A horseshoe was hung on the bride's arm. by Elizabeth Poysden, of Blyth, At a reception in the Methodist Sunday School 60 guests were entertained.

Rhonda died in South Australia on 6 June 2018 at the age of 101 years.^[4]

Rhonda was buried at the Maitland Cemetery in Maitland, South Australia.^[5]

Research notes

1. Ronda qualified in South Australia as a registered nurse on 2 October 1940, and as a registered midwife on 1 July 1942.^[6][7]

Sources

1. ↑ Genealogy SA, Online Database Search for Birth Registration, accessed 3 December 2023 (Subscription required to view full details of the above registration), Search result follows - Surname: PEARCE, Given Names: Ronda Myra, Date of Birth: 08-Mar-1917, Gender: F, Father: Ernest James PEARCE, Mother: Clara Ida MUGGE, Birth Residence: Blyth, District: Clare, Book/Page: 995/368
2. ↑ 1944 'Family Notices', The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954), 15 March, p. 8. , viewed 02 Dec 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48788745
3. ↑ 1944 'Moody—Pearce', Recorder (Port Pirie, SA : 1919 - 1954), 5 April, p. 3. , viewed 02 Dec 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article96264165
4. ↑ The Ryerson Index to death notices and obituaries in Australian newspapers, viewed 3 December 2023, http://ryersonindex.org/search.php, Search result follows - Surname: MOODY, Given Names: Ronda, Notice Type: Death notice, Date: 06 JUN 2018, Event: Death, Age: 101, Other Details: formerly of Maitland, Publication: Adelaide Advertiser, Published: 08 JUN 2018
5. ↑ Yorke Peninsula, Cemetery search, viewed 2 December 2023, https://yorke.sa.gov.au/discover/local-history-and-heritage/cemetery-search/entry/6065233/, Search result follows - Plot Details: Maitland Cemetery - Section: WEST , 7 ; Plot: 38, Cemetery: Maitland Cemetery, Deceased Family Name: Moody, Deceased First Names: Ronda Myra, DOD: 06/06/2018, DOB: 08/03/1917
6. ↑ Genealogy SA, [https://www.genealogysa.org.au/resources/online-database-search Online Search of 'All Other Records' Database], accessed 3 December 2023 (Subscription required to view full details of the above record), Search result follows - Surname: PEARCE, Given Names: Ronda Myra, Occupation: Not Recorded, Location: Box 26 Maitland, Event date: 02-Oct-1940, Age: Not Recorded, Event: Registered Nurses, Source: Gazette, Source2: 17-Aug-1950, Notes: Memorial Hosp Nurses' Board Final Exam.
7. ↑ Genealogy SA, [https://www.genealogysa.org.au/resources/online-database-search Online Search of 'All Other Records' Database], accessed 3 December 2023 (Subscription required to view full details of the above record), Search result follows - Surname: PEARCE, Given Names: Ronda Myra, Occupation: Registered Midwife, Location: Box 26 Maitland, Event date: 01-Jul-1942, Age: Not Recorded, Event: Midwife Registration, Source: Gazette, Source2: 17 Aug 1950, Notes: Qualification=Queen Victoria Memorial Hosp Melbourne - Vic State Exam.