Rhonda "Ronnie" Lynn Tippett, 56 of Hollywood, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Specialty Hospital of Washington after her long courageous battle with a lung disease. Ronnie was born on April 8, 1957 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Delores Hairfield and the daughter-in-law of Gloria and the late Joseph Tippett.

She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years David Tippett, son John Unkle III (Jennifer), stepdaughter Denise Wayson (Craig), sister's Rita Starling (Rick), Patricia Campbell (Mike), brother Harry Hairfield, Jr. (Glenda) and sister Anita Hairfield (Leo Quinlan), sister's-in-law Joanne Begg (Glenn), Nancy Murphy (Mike McCammon) and Donna Lux (John), brother-in-law Stephen Tippett (Tammi) and the late Joseph Tippett, Jr. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Ronnie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Anyone that had the opportunity to know her quickly learned how loving and caring she was and knew they had a true friend.

Ronnie started her career as a beautician in Maryland and later in Virginia. After moving to St. Mary's County, she discovered a passion for real estate which led to her decade's long career and subsequently the formation of Team Tippett. At Century 21, New Millennium Rhonda was recognized as top sales performer on numerous occasions. Rhonda and her husband, Dave, loved to travel making many trips to Aruba, Mexico and Florida. Her other love was spending time in her yard; gardening brought her great joy.

Over six years ago, Rhonda began experiencing health issues resulting in the diagnosis of a rare lung disease. She fought the gallant fight while never losing hope of a lung transplant. Rhonda was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support of family, friends, her Century 21 family, and the Southern Maryland community which was evident by the enormous turnout for her fundraiser in August.

Rhonda's strong willed determination and undying love of her husband was an inspiration to all that knew and loved her.

The family will receive friends on Monday, October 21, 2013 from 5pm to 8pm at Mattingly-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Maryland. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 11 am Mattingly-Gardiner Funeral Home, 41590 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, Maryland. Interment will follow at St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Hollywood, MD.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.