Bonnie went home to be with her Lord on the morning of February 24, 2012, at the Richland Care Center, Richland, Missouri, at the age of 83 years.
Bonnie professed her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ at a young age in the old Baptist Church of Richland and was later baptized by Pastor J.O. Brown. Bonnie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Richland,
Bonnie went to school in Richland graduating from high school there. She worked outside her home for 13 years at the International Shoe Factory in Richland.
Bonnie was united in marriage to the love of her life, Mark Oliver Strom on June 6, 1964 in Swedeborg, Missouri. Together they shared many wonderful years together until his death on November 3, 1996.
Bonnie enjoyed canning and working in her garden, especially growing tomatoes when her health permitted. She found great joy and pride in taking care of her home.
Bonnie was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her niece: Linda Wilson and her husband, Pete of Rolla, MO; a very special caregiver: Judy Murser of Richland, MO; several great nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, Bonnie was preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy and half sister. Pansy Calkin.
A graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 25, 2012 in the Oaklawn Cemetery of Richland with Rev. Christopher Hendrix, Sr. officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Rick Wilson, Ray Knotts, Luke Knotts, Taylor Ashley, Bill Mercer and Gilbert Whitham. Honorary pallbearers were Bob Shockley and Robert Fugitt.
Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland.
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