Rhonda Gale Orr was born to the late Robert Lee Orr and Delores Burns Orr on September 22, 1958 in Savannah, Georgia. She departed this life on June 27, 2025. She was Robert and Delores first child. Most people called her Gale.
Gale attended the Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools. She graduated from Tompkins High School. Gale was an exceptionally good student. She was equally exceptional on the basketball court. At Tompkins High School, Gale demonstrated her athletic process as one of the city’s premier basketball players, averaging 18 points a game. Opponents feared her tenacity and athleticism. Her teammates consider her their leader who could carry the team to victory. She attended Shorter College in Rome, Georgia on a basketball scholarship.
Gale was a life-long resident of Savannah. For many years, she worked at the former Rib Hut, a barbecue restaurant owned by her late aunt Nelease Feggins. She also worked as a home-health aide. Gale was always full of life. She especially enjoyed having a good time with her many friends and family
members.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert D. Orr, and nephew, Orlance Wilson.
She is survived by her daughter, Katrina R. Orr (Monike), her son, Malcolm E. Orr Sr, two grandsons, Malcolm Jr. and Mekhi Orr, a bonus granddaughter, Nautica Sapp, a brother, Marion Orr (Ramona), two nieces, Cindy Pinckney and Willia Burton-Orr, two nephews, Robert Orr and Marion Orr (Keosha), and a host of great nieces and nephews, a special uncle who she affectionately called Rudy, a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday July 2, 2025 at Families First Funeral Care Chapel, located at 1328 Dean Forest Road, Savannah, Ga 31405, at 11:00 AM.
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Phyllis Alexander
My Prayers 🙏 And Condolences Goes Out To Family Members And Friends R-N-H Gale 🙏💐😭😇🕊️
Donna Waldhour- Austin
Katrina,
Katrina,
Look to the hills from whence cometh your help. Your help cometh from the Lord. Psalm 121
May God continue to bless and keep you in your time of need.
Cray Lanes
Logipia
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Donna Waldhour-Austin
Katrina & Nikki,
We are praying for you. I wont say this journey is easy. Losing a Mother is a great loss. But I will say let God lead you. Lean not on your own understanding. We are praying for you!
Barbara Stewart
Your smiles, energy and fun growing up are keepsakes for me. You will be missed, but you are in God’s hands now and I know you will be okay.
Barbara Smith-Stewart
Patricia J. Scott
Rhonda was a joy to be around. That smile of hers was just beautiful. I will always remember her happy greetings. We played in the Mighty Tompkins High School Marching Band, hitting 8 to the 5 under, the direction of Mr. Pemberton. Rest on my friend, in the presence of the Lord. RIP💙🤍🙏🏾😌
Dedee Burns
From the Burns Family Sorry for y’all loss Malcolm We Love you Waters Ave Family keep your head up
Bambi Smith and Family
The Smith family is deeply saddened by the loss of Gale. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy and condolences. Gale will be remembered for her big heart, infectious smile, and wonderful sense of humor. We will continue to keep the family in our prayers.