She was born to the late Wilton and Josephene Dornan, February 8, 1924, in Checotah, Oklahoma. She is survived by 2 sisters; Bernice McGregor, of Arizona and Lillian Casey, of Oklahoma. She had 5 siblings, 4 sisters and 1 brother. In 1945 she married the late Marlin Cantrell in Crawford County, Arkansas. Together they relocated to Maricopa, Arizona in 1952. They were married 52 years.
Bonnie retired after 25 years as a custodian at Maricopa Elementary School in Maricopa, Arizona. She was always passionate about learning and her children. She was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed all crafts. Her other passion was music. She could play several different musical instruments as well as creating her own sheet music.
Bonnie is survived by 6 children: Kay Quinn, of Glendale, AZ; Lavonne Clearman, of Brentonville, Arkansas; Jane Caswell, of Parker, AZ; Vicky Aviles, of Gilbert, AZ; Judy Cantrell, of Tempe, AZ, Bobbie Cantrell, of Flagstaff, AZ. She has 20 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.
Memorial service will be held June 7, 2014, 10am, at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park in Mesa, AZ
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