Bonnie Louise Cooksey Stone was born September 18, 1935 in Charlotte, NC the daughter of the late Vernon Cooksey and Jewel Green.
Bonnie was a graduate of Dyersburg High School. She worked as a customer service representative for several businesses, retiring from Jostens, Inc. Solving word puzzles, reading, fishing, and playing Rook were among Bonnie's favorite pastimes-she could devour a book in a day's time. When she was younger Bonnie was a member of a Canasta group and taught her children to play Pinochle. When she was able Bonnie attended the Locke Road Baptist Church.
Bonnie departed this life on March 22, 2021 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 85 Years, 6 Months, 4 Days. She is survived by a daughter, Nancy Kirk of Ramer, TN; two step-daughters, Daffney (Stone) Browning of Water Valley, MS and Dee Ann Dooley of Texas; a son, James Kreiser of the Philippines; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.
In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by a son, David Kreiser.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org.