Bonnie Lou Smith

Bonnie Lou (Wilson) Smith, age 96, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025. She was born on October 16, 1928 in Rich Hill, Missouri the daughter of Alex and Teresa Vint Wilson. She graduated from Pleasanton High School. Bonnie was united in marriage to Charles Smith on October 24, 1946. He preceded her in death on May 23, 2015. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. She enjoyed reading, puzzles, and playing the piano. She was a talented seamstress, making everything from her children's clothes to custom made drapes.She worked as a libary aide at Ben Day Elementary School from 1977 until she retired. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Bill and Gene Wilson and a half brother, Richard Wilson. Bonnie is survived by three sons, Dennis Smith(Rosella), Kevin Smith, and Mark Smith(Teresa), two daughters, Beverly Miller, and Brenda Jacobs(Mike), eight grandchildren, Rob, Denise, Tiffany, Troy, Ashley, Amanda, Derek and Alexa, and six great grandchildren, Braydon, Ryan, Zoe, Marisa, Maren, and Romy.

Funeral service will be 1:30 pm Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton, Kansas. Burial will be in the Pleasanton Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday, January 7, at the Pleasanton Chapel.  Memorial contributions are suggested to PSU Trade Scholarships, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.