Born on January 28, 1949 in Pekin to Robert Huff and Darlene Chitwood, she married Terry Bellows on February 2, 1996 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He survives.
Also surviving are her father, Earl Patterson of Farmington; five children, Tonya Huskisson of Indiana, Les Goldsby and Billy Ashby, both of Pekin, Tera Whewell of Florida; along with her beloved dog, Teddy Bellows; six grandchildren; one grand dog, Oreo Whewell; one great grandchild and five siblings, Luanne (Dave) Benjamin of East Peoria, Cheryl (Ron) Shaffer of Farmington, Sandy Patterson of Florida, Karen Patterson of Peoria and Timothy Patterson of Pekin.
She was preceded in death by her biological father, Robert Huff; her mother, Darlene Patterson; one grandson, Josh Ashby; one great-grandson, Theodore Begeman and one brother, Kevin Patterson.
Bonnie worked as a nursing assistant and dietician at Pekin Manor and Hallmark Healthcare in Pekin, retiring in 2008.
She loved spending time with her dog, Teddy. She also enjoyed shopping, making flower arrangements and decorating, especially for Christmas.
The family would like to thank the staff at Carle Health Pekin Hospital for the care and compassion they provided Bonnie and her family.
Her memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Pastor Judy Doyle will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given in honor of Katlyn Wooding to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Midwest Affiliate, 530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, Illinois 61637.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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