Bonnie Jean Gomez, 84, of Killeen, Texas passed away peacefully on the evening of Friday, January 28 surrounded by her family in her home. She was born on August 10, 1937, in Killeen, Texas. She met the love of her life, Raul Gomez, at the age of 13. They were married in 1954 when she was 16 and he was 19. Shortly thereafter, Raul enlisted in the Air Force, and they became a military family. After a 20-year career with the military and five children, they returned to Killeen, Texas to retire. She worked in the cafeteria at Avenue D School for years. She worked with her husband for many years delivering papers for a local sales paper. She delivered Meal-on-Wheels to elderly people in the community. She was dedicated to her Baptist faith and active in numerous churches throughout her entire life. She was a lifetime member of the Killeen Riding and Roping Club. Her and Raul also invested in and managed real estate properties for over 30 years in Killeen, TX. Bonnie was preceded in death by her mother, Pauline Ellis, as well as a sister and three brothers. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Raul C. Gomez; one brother, Billy Joe Ellis of Mineral Wells, TX; daughters, Tonya Warner of Killeen, Texas, and Teresa (Scott) Saunders of Lampasas, TX; sons, Terry Gomez of Charleston, South Carolina, Tracy (Allison) Gomez of Lampasas, TX, and Thomas (Laura) Gomez of Harker Heights, TX. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The visitation and viewing will be Thursday, February 3 from 5-7 pm at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen, TX. The funeral service will be Friday, February 4 at 1 pm at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home followed by burial at the Killeen City Cemetery. A fellowship time follow the burial at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen, TX. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowersfuneralhome.com for the Gomez family.
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