Bonnie Shumate (lebanon)'s Obituary
Bonnie Marie Shumate, daughter of Bobby Joe and Donna Jean Barringer Forner, was born November 27, 1961, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She departed this life Saturday, January 19, 2013, in Mercy Hospital, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of fifty-one years, one month, and twenty-two days.
On November 3, 1978, she was united in marriage to Keith Dwayne Shumate, and to this union three daughters were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Hunter; and her father-in-law, John Shumate.
Bonnie is survived by her husband of thirty-four years, Keith, of the home; three daughters, Amanda Marie Beesley, and her husband, Pat, of Louisburg, Missouri, Staci Dion Odorizzi, and her husband, Brandon, and Lindsey Rae West, and her husband, Coty, all of Lebanon, Missouri; four grandchildren, Braxton Ty, Mason Ray, Kammi Lynn, and Charli Rae; two brothers, Bobby Forner, and his wife, Patty, of Lebanon, Missouri, and Wade Forner, and his wife, Wendy, of Vancouver, Washington; four sisters, Brenda Lillard, and her husband, Randy, of Hartford City, Indiana, Jean Dominque, and her husband, Steve, of Richland, Missouri, Joleen Reed, and her husband, Brad, and Jannifer Shockley, and her husband, Tim, all of Lebanon, Missouri; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born and raised in Wisconsin, and then moved with her family to Lebanon, Missouri, when she was eleven years old, and attended Lebanon R-III Schools. After she and Keith were married, they made their home in the Lebanon, Missouri area, and lovingly raised their daughters. In addition to being a devoted homemaker to her husband and family, Bonnie had worked for the H. D. Lee Company for several years, and also did child care in her home.
Bonnie had made her profession of belief in Christ and had followed the Pentecostal faith. She possessed a very compassionate heart, and was always willing to help others.
In her spare time she enjoyed sitting outdoors by her bird feeders and fire pit. She enjoyed gardening and liked growing beautiful flowers. She enjoyed decorating her home for each season, and making every holiday special. She loved her family dearly, and especially enjoyed spending time with her daughters and grandchildren.
Bonnie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and will cherish the wonderful memories she created for her family and friends.
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