RONDA ELIZABETH BARTON

January 4, 1952 - March 1, 2018

HABEN Funeral Home & Crematory

8057 Niles Center Rd.

Skokie, IL 60077

847.673.6111 |

Saturday 3/10, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Memorial Gathering

Ronda Elizabeth Barton was born January 4, 1952, to Rollin “Don” and Juanita Barton in Springfield, IL. Ronda attended Springfield South East High School and graduated in 1970. Upon graduating high school, Ronda was accepted to Howard University, where she was initiated into the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in 1972. She graduated in 1974 with a bachelor’s degree in education. Ronda Liz pursued her education and moved to Evanston, IL, where she attended Northwestern University to earn her master’s degree in psychology. She used her extensive education to become one of the top sales representatives for Johnson & Johnson and Smith Klein Pharmaceuticals. She retired from Quest Diagnostics in April, 2017, where she had been the Senior Project Manager.

Ronda Liz departed from this life in the comfort of her home, March 1, 2018. She leaves to cherish her memory, a husband, William McAllister; two children from a previous marriage (Ralph Hicks), Claudette Hicks (Atlanta, GA) and Jamal Hicks (Rolling Meadows, IL); eight grandchildren, Ashley, Tateanna, Kayla, DeAnne, Makayla, Jasmine, Xavier, and Egypt; and a very special great-granddaughter, Rian Jay’Marie. She was preceded in death by her best friend and only sister, Donnita Elaine Barton-Davenport, and also leaves behind two brothers, Rollin D. Barton II (Ovelia) and Raymond Douglas, and very special nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. We will forever miss her.

Memorial Gathering, Saturday, March 10, 2018, from 1 to 3 p.m., at HABEN Funeral Home & Crematory, 8057 Niles Center Rd., Skokie.

Funeral Info: 847.673.6111 or www.habenfuneral.com.

Ronda Elizabeth Barton was born January 4, 1952, to Rollin “Don” and Juanita Barton in Springfield, IL. Ronda attended Springfield South East High School and graduated in 1970. Upon graduating high school, Ronda was accepted to Howard University, where she was initiated into the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in 1972. She graduated in 1974 withContinue Reading

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Offering Prayers for Ronda’s family. We will Miss our sorority sister.

My deepest sympathy to the family As a young lady Rhonda lived across the street from and used to visit with us. She was a wonderful young lady and she will be missed.

I remember Rhonda when she lived across the street from us. She was always very nice.

My deepest condolences to the family of our former Assistant Dean of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Our memories will sustain us. Rest Peacefully

I so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Bill, Sorry for your loss best wishes to you and your Family. Thinking about you during this time our prayers are with you.

My sincere condolences Bill and family.

RIH “Little Sister.”

Rest in peace my Alpha Chapter Soror.

I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Ronda for several years at Quest Diagnostics and she taught me everything that I know. She was a wonderful mentor and a great friend to me. I will miss her dearly.

My condolences to the family. RIP little sister and Alpha Chapter Soror. YID

You helped make Cosmic 28 (Alpha Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc) at Howard. We will miss you dearly!

Ronda was a dear lady who was so beautiful and kind, my thoughts and prayers to her family.

Ronda was a kind, compassionate woman and an integral part of my team at Quest Diagnostics. Even though I was her boss, she often was the one giving me words of encouragement. I always was amazed by the clothes she made for her grandchildren and nieces. She was truly amazing. My heartfelt condolences to all of her loved ones.

Rest in peace, sister psychologist and dear line sister on the Untouchable 31 of Alpha Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. God bless you, family.

Family, God bless you in your time of bereavement. Ronda was my classmate in psychology at Howard and line sister/soror (Alpha Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.). We will continue to shine her light on the memorial roll of Psychology Department alumni and the scroll of our dearly departed Sorors who were our line sisters on the Untouchable 31. Rest in peace, Ronda.

Bill we are wishing you and your family peace and comfort in your loving thoughts of your beautiful Ronda.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.