She was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Pauline Dodson, brothers Jerry Dodson and Don Dodson, sister Betty Riley, brother-in-law Clovis Riley, niece Paula Saenz, nephew Mike Riley, and son Kyle Yater.
She is survived by daughter and son-in-law Carol and John Maldonado, grandson and wife Aaron and Carla Ruiz, granddaughter Baele Maldonado, great-grandchildren Jacob Hernandez and Athena Ruiz, nieces Donna Durbin and Karen Hale and numerous great nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice for the care and compassion they showed our loved one in their final days. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ellisfunerals.com for the Yater family.
A graveside service for Bonnie will be held Monday, April 24, 2023, at 3:00 PM at Ellis Resthaven Funeral Home at 4616 N Big Spring Street, Midland, Texas 79705.