Bonnie Lou (Bowen) Smith

Bonnie Lou Smith, 69, a resident of Cherry Valley, departed this life, Sunday, July 3, 2022, in Jonesboro, after battling a long illness. She was born, October 10, 1952, in Portsmouth, Virginia, the daughter of Harril Robert, Sr. and Doris Corrine Stowe Bowen.  She married Mr. David Smith on July 24, 1979.

Bonnie was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, sewing, cross stitch, painting and flower gardening. She was a Christian woman who never met a stranger and was very warm and open to others. She loved everyone and they loved her back. She was a good wife, mother, grandmother and friend, always worrying about others first before herself. Bonnie will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and two grandchildren: Katelynn and lane Smith.

Survivors include her husband of 43 years: David Alan Smith of the home, one son: George Alan Smith and wife Sherry of Hot Springs, four daughters: Reathey Marie McKee and husband Nick of Cherry Valley, Catherine LeMaster and husband James of Cherry Valley, Christina Smith-Wooley and husband Dennis of Ohio, Kristi Moreno and husband Adam of Cabot, one brother: Bobby Bowen, Jr of Jacksonville, two sisters: Linda Kirk of Hickory Plains, Carla Gibson of Cabot and 20 grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital.

According to Bonnie’s wishes no services will be held.

Cross County Funeral Service & Crematory had the honor of handling the arrangements for the Smith family.

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