Clara Christine Bonner's Obituary
Clara Christine Bonner, age 87, of Buxton, Kansas, died Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at her home. Christine was born August 4, 1924 in Wynona, Oklahoma, the only child of Louis Tracy and Lottie Jane (Cohee) Kilgore.
On September 4, 1940 in Wynona, OK, Christine married Carl Wilson Bonner. They were married for 59 years until his death of August 15, 1999.
Christine worked as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant for many years at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Fredonia, until she retired in 1983.
Christine was a member of the Buxton Christian Church. She was also a member of the Eagles Auxiliary and T.O.P.S. Christine was active with her church family; she enjoyed playing Bingo, and going out to eat. Christine was affectionately known as Grandma Bonner to numerous children throughout the area, as she enjoyed going to sporting events to watch the kids play.
Christine is survived by:
Son:
Sonny Bonner of Fredonia, KS
Daughter:
Vada Joy of Fredonia, KS
4 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren and 14 Great-Great Grandchildren
Numerous nieces and nephews.
Christine was preceded in death by her parents, husband Carl and son Earl Lynn Bonner.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, January 30, 2012 at Countryside Funeral Home in Fredonia, with burial to follow at the Mt Pleasant Cemetery with Rev. Gene Benefiel officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2012 with the family receiving friends from 3-5 pm at the funeral home. Memorials have been suggested to either the Buxton Christian Church, or Harry Hynes Hospice and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Services have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 420 S. 20th St., P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736
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