Bonnie C Evans

Bonnie was born on February 11, 1924 in Greenfield, Missouri to Cecil and Irene Poindexter. She grew up in Greenfield and was raised on a farm with her only sister, Joann. Growing up, she also spent a great deal of time with her cousins, Janine and Nadine.

Bonnie attended high school at Greenfield High where she took interest in Art and English because of her passion to read and write. She excelled in typing and shorthand writing and graduated from high school in 1941 with straight A’s. After high school, she continued her education with 2 years of business school in Kansas City, Missouri where she remained a straight A student.

When Bonnie was 12 years old, she met Giles Evans who loved her from the first day he layed eyes on her. As Giles grew older, he made the brave decision to join the United States Navy, but kept in touch with Bonnie throughout the length of his service. The two were married on June 26, 1943 at the Los Angeles County Court House. They went on to be married for 66 years and have 2 children; Danny Joe and Trenda Fay.

Bonnie was very involved in church at the First Christian Church in Bellflower, where she was an active member for over 55 years. Bonnie was very active with her friends and loved to spend time and go out with them. She enjoyed the fellowhip she participated in as a member of CWF for years. Throughout her life, Bonnie kept her passion for writing, art and painting and also found a new love for making quilt blankets for her family and close friends. She also sold Avon for over 20 years, and always walked her route.

Bonnie passed away in her home of 60 years with her daughter Trenda at her side on January 16, 2013 and is now in Heaven with Jesus and dancing once again with her beloved Giles. May their romance continue She is survived by her son; Danny, daughter; Trenda, 3 grandchildren; Travis, Angela and Summer, 2 great-grandchildren; Sarah and Madison, 3 nieces; Carol, Diane, and Susie, her dog, Maddie and cat, Buttons. She will be missed so much by family and friends.