Bonnie Smith

Bonnie Smith, age 78, gained her wings on November 25, 2021. Bonnie was born on March 22, 1943 to Millard and Fannie Mae Upshaw.

Bonnie graduated from East High School. She worked as an X-Ray Technician at Doctors North; but transitioned to being a wife and full-time mother. Bonnie enjoyed traveling, especially cruising where she could unwind and catch up on her daily puzzles. Bonnie enjoyed spending time with her family, and always brought a Bingo game wherever she would visit. Most of all, Bonnie loved to curl up with a bag of Munchies or Cheez-it’s and watch her favorite judge programs. Bonnie was known for her signature dishes, banana pudding, Mac ‘n’ cheese, potato salad and her infamous deviled eggs.

Bonnie was affectionately known as the neighborhood mother, and caregiver to countless family members and friends. Everyone always knew when visiting the Smith house there would be an endless supply of snacks, popsicles, and candy. Bonnie always displayed joy, no matter the circumstance, and her joy was infectious.

Bonnie long awaited to be reunited with her HUSBAND and SOULMATE for over 51 years William Smith. Parents Fannie and Millard Sr., Sisters Millicent, Martha, brother Millard Jr. and sister Margie.

Bonnie is survived by children Kwane (Stacey Williams) Smith, Timolyn “Teechy” Smith-Lyles, Kenyan (Catriece) Smith; stepchildren Debbie (Charles) Harris, Dana (Ronald) Aekins, William “Gary” (Julie) Smith; siblings Betty, Jeanette, Linda, Carolyn, Vincent, and Robin Upshaw; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family, and friends.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Monday, December 6, 2021 at Trinity Baptist Church, 461 St Clair Ave.

Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.