Vonda Melissa Marler Kahler, 60, of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on April 22, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones.  She was born in Elba, Alabama on September 21, 1964 to Waylon Wayne Marler and Judith Pearce Marler.

Vonda was preceded in death by her father and grandparents, Lewis and Hazel Pearce, and Hubert and Maude Marler.

She is survived by her mother, sister, Mitzi McAdam (Clive) of Cumming, GA; brother, Marty Marler of Elba, AL; daughter, Katie Watson (Jordan) of Smyrna, TN; son, Kip Kahler (Kristen) of Smyrna, TN, and her five grandchildren- Jonathan, Elizabeth, Asa, Emma, and Eli.

She will be deeply missed, but we take comfort in knowing that she is now in a place that knows no pain or suffering and is reunited with loved ones who passed before her.

Visitation with the family will be Sunday, April 27, 2025 from 1:00-4:00 PM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Celebration of life will begin at 4:00 PM. A private graveside will be held for the family.