Bonnie Evans' Obituary
Bonnie Louise Evans, daughter of George and Laura Ann Allen Burns, was born June 15, 1932, in Decaturville, Missouri. She departed this life Wednesday, July 23, 2008, in Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach, Missouri, at the age of seventy-six years, one month and eight days. On February 12, 1953 in Eldridge, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Everett Anderson Evans and to this union four children were born. Together they shared forty-six years until his passing on December 3, 1999. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Michael Evans; a brother, Lee Burns; and two sisters, Ferba Arthur and Ruby Gregory. Survivors include her children, Tony Evans and wife Jenny of Macks Creek, Missouri, Carla Wier and husband Kirk of Blue Springs, Missouri, and Jenelle Horton and husband Bobby of Macks Creek, Missouri; sixteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones. She was a life-long resident of Camden County. She owned and operated The Truck Port Café in Camdenton for many years and later Bonnie’s Café in Macks Creek. She was well known for her delicious Fried Pies. She was saved at the age of twenty at Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church, where she remained a member for the rest of her life. In her spare time she enjoyed quilting and had made many beautiful quilts for her family and friends. Her legacy will live on for generations through her quilts. She loved being a grandma and spending time with her grandchildren. Bonnie was a loving mother, grandmother and aunt and was a caring neighbor and friend. She will be fondly remembered by many people and we celebrate her life and her many accomplishments. Services are 2:00 pm Sunday July 27, 2008 at Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Mt. Horeb Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday evening 6-8:00 pm under the direction of Allee- Holman- Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.A memroial has been established to the Mt. Horeb Cemetery and donations may be left at the funeral home. Return to top
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