Bonita “Bonnie” Kay Reedy
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Bonita “Bonnie” Kay Reedy passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, at her home in Lawrence, Kansas at the age of 72.
Bonnie was born on September 21, 1951, in Alberta, Canada to Merle George and Mary George. She and her family moved to the US in the early 1950’s. Bonnie went to Oswego High School in Oswego, Kansas where she met her first husband, David Records. They had two children, Angela and Jon, and resided in Bakersfield, California.
Bonnie spent most of her adult life in Bakersfield where she worked in the legal field for over 20 years. She married her second husband, John Reedy, in 2004. She was known for always being well put together, and for her joyous and contagious laugh. Bonnie loved the sun and tanning. Whether it was lying by a pool, basking at the lake or enjoying a tanning bed, she always had a golden tan. She loved music, all kinds, and loved to dance.
Bonnie will be remembered as a wonderful, and kind woman with a giving heart. During the last 10 years Bonnie prepared meals for the Salvation Army and for LINK-Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen in Lawrence, Kansas. She enjoyed all the people she came to know there and loved being of service by providing a good, home cooked meal. They all loved and adored “Miss Bonnie”. She was an avid reader and enjoyed a good book, lots of books. Bonnie had a strong Christian faith and was an active member and a good steward of her church.
She is survived by her children Angela Barnes (Larry) and Jon Records; mother and stepfather Mary and Dick Daugherty; sisters Nancy Karr (Bill) and Simone Daugherty; brother Bill George (Tish); six grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A special thanks to Leanna Riley and Kathy Sanders for being loving, caring friends and caregivers to Bonnie during her illness.
There will be no services as per Bonnie’s wishes. If you would like to make a donation on Bonnie’s behalf, please send to: LINK in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.
Sending prayers of peace and comfort to the family. Bonnie even though I have not seen you in forever and just found where you were living, I will miss you my cherished friend. I will cherish the memories and friendship we made while growing through those painful teenage years and all the fun we had together. I will remember your crazy laugh that always made me laugh harder. Rest in Peace my cherished friend. I love you.
You will be missed, for being an understanding sole.
Bonnie was a gem. I’m going to miss her joyous and contagious laugh at LINK. She leaves a lasting legacy of love and service to those she helped at both LINK and the Salvation Army. May God Bless her family and friends during this sad time.
Dear Bonnie,
You are with us now in a new and glorious way. The strength and joy of your spirit is with us all, and we thank you for the gift of your presence in our hearts. Always.
I will forever put green onions, tomatoes and cucumbers in my salads for LINK as a legacy to Bonnie, who chastised me greatly for my “plain lettuce” salads!! Bonnie was a joy to work with and she will be greatly missed by everyone at LINK, where her spirit lives on!!
So sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort for her family. May you be comforted with your memories.