EASTOVER - Bonnie Lanigan Rye, 75, died Wednesday, June 16, 2021. She was born in Columbia to the late Colie and Margie Lanigan, and was married for 54 years to the late James Rye. She was a librarian at Timmerman School and worked hard to make sure the kids loved reading. She enjoyed cross-stitching, reading, puzzles, and traveling - as long as she did not have to get on an airplane!
Surviving: son, Travis Rye; granddaughter, Danielle Rye; sister, Elsie Graham (Tommy); sisters-in-law, Carolyn Klear, Wilma and Faye Lanigan, and Jane Rye; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents; husband; brothers, Pete, Walter “Bookie” and Dan Lanigan; sister, JoAnn Lanigan Lucas.
There will be a private family service.
Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, Columbia, is assisting the family.
Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com
