Bonnie Jewel Gilkey

March 16, 1936 - October 14, 2020

Bonnie Jewel Gilkey, 84, a loving mother, grandmother, great grandma, sister, aunt and friend died on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.
 
Bonnie was born on March 16, 1936 to Rufus and Roxie Lacy. She was the oldest of 8. Bonnie had 2 children, 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandkids.
 
The things Bonnie valued most in life were her family and friends. She had an unwavering support for the people she loved. She never met a stranger; everywhere she went she either saw someone she knew or she started a conversation and made a new friend.
 
Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers, 1 sister and her granddaughter Jayla.
 
She is survived by her children Thomas (Sheila), and Sheila (Elijah), her brother Chuck (Karen), sisters Linda and Katy, grandchildren Carl (Jenny), Jerry, Chuck (Gina), Amontae (Bethany), Bonnie (Carlos) and D’Mitri, nine great grandchildren and countless nieces and nephews.
 
There will be a graveside service in November.