Bonnie lived in Towson most of her life, raising her three daughters, Betsy, Hope and Jennifer, in Lutherville. While Bonnie started a career as a teacher, upon her husband Dorsey’s passing, she prioritized her children above all else and became a full-time stay at home Mom. While being an at home Mom was not unique at that time, her love, guidance, faith and strong emphasis on her children was. Nothing came before her family and Bonnie strived to ensure her children would become the best, wherever their unique God-given talents would take each of them.
She leaves behind her children: daughter Betsy and her husband Lee, daughter Hope and daughter Jen and her husband Gates. Bonnie was the proud grandmother of 9: Courtney, Drew, Paige, Caroline, Joey, Payton, Grant, Sophia and Kevin and the great grandmother of 2: Mikey and Grace. She adored her family, many of whom were at her side when she passed, including her sister Connie and niece Sara (husband John, nephew Gordon). Fiercely loyal to family and friends with a wit as sharp as it was quick,
Bonnie made new friends easily, many of whom came by to pay respects.
The entire family will live better lives for having Bonnie in theirs. From family dinners in Lutherville, to family vacations in Ocean City, to visiting her growing family in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania and finally Massachusetts, Bonnie built family traditions that would last. Old Bay, sauerkraut and stewed tomatoes traveled as favorites…an appreciation for Diet Coke (no Pepsi) was passed down via her genes.
Bonnie loved the holidays, especially the Christian holidays of Christmas and Easter, when she would make sure her daughters, and grand/great grandchildren, were the beaus or the belles of the ball, like her namesake in Gone With The Wind. Her Christmas gifting evolved from art to science, from numbers of gifts, to gift wrapping to notes in cards. Easter carried much sentiment with her as it was a great opportunity for pretty easter bonnets; Thanksgiving did as well since being grateful for what she and her family had was always appreciated.
While Bonnie has left this world, she has not left us. In her own words, “Dear Friends, you may have heard that I have died…but don’t you believe it. In all my life, I have never been so alive. I am seated here with my Lord and Savior and my heart is filled with happiness and peace. I had a wonderful life and a wonderful family and was truly blessed to have so many Christian friends. I loved reading that nothing can separate me from the love of God and now here I am in His presence. All of you who loved me, I thank you and all who love my Lord, I look forward to our reunion. You’re going to love these streets of gold. In my passing rejoice with me. Gratefully, Bonnie.”
Heaven today is more loving, funnier and happier than before LB. And even though we may feel "poorer" for her leaving us, we will strive to keep her spirit, her love, and her memory alive as we move forward through this heartbreaking time of our lives. We will always love you Mom Mom and, while we will always miss you, we will never forget you.
The family will receive friends in the LEMMON FUNERAL HOME OF DULANEY VALLEY INC., 10 W. Padonia Road (at York Road) Timonium, Maryland 21093 on Sunday, February 23, 2020 from 3:00 pm
to 5:00 pm.
A Celebration of Bonnie's life will be held in Timonium Presbyterian Church, 303 W. Timonium Road, Timonium, Maryland 21093 on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 11:00 am.
Interment Private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bonnie's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D., Timonium, MD 21093 or visit www.alz.org.
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