Birth date: Aug 4, 1952 Death date: Feb 4, 2016
Bonnie C. Pulliam, 63, of Forsyth, passed away Thursday, February 04, 2016, in her home with her family by her side. Bonnie was born August 4, 1952, in Bloomington, IL, the daughter of Cecil and Ruth (Laws) Robertson. Bonnie loved Read Obituary
I worked with Bonnie within the NS IT department in Roanoke. She was soft spoken but always had a warm smile. Her spirit was one of "uplift". My prayers to her family…
I have no memory of Bonnie not being a part of our family. Along with Mary Marsh and my sister, Marcia Pense , they were "The Three Amigas" , heading down the road on horseback, climbing out on someone's roof, or listening to the latest Beatles album on our Philco stereo. I was always in awe of how 3 people, especially girls, could be friends for 57 years and never fight , or alienate themselves from each other , or really have a big disagreement about ANYTHING…are you kidding me??? My dad drafted Bonnie to walk beans, fill up the truck with gas and help chase our trespassing cows back home just like he did with his biological daughters. When Dad got in a wreck that claimed his life, Bonnie and her family were among the first ones to ask what they could do to help.When Mom became frail and almost blind in her 80's, Bonnie would "drop in " with a pot of chicken & noodles and sit and eat lunch with her,and ask her if she needed anything. A MILLION DOLLARS couldn't buy that. When Mom passed away at the age of 87, Bonnie again was there with a pot of chicken & noodles, and her husband Dennis and the two wonderful sons that they raised, Clint & Adam, to be pallbearers at Mom's funeral, which was no easy task, because there was snow & ice everywhere. A MILLION DOLLARS COULDN'T BUY THAT. Bonnie could grow the most beautiful flowers and plants, and collected really cool vintage Barbie Dolls and glassware, but her most precious gift was her total and unselfish time and love that she gave in bucketsfull to her friends and family. I'll say it just one more time…A MILLION DOLLARS COULDN'T BUY THAT. She fought so hard for so long with her cancer so that her grandchildren would have memories of her…and those of us who knew her will never, ever forget her. What a precious gift. With deepest sympathy Barbara Pense Wickline and Family
Bonnie was my best friend for 57 years..We Shared everything together.My parents considered her a fourth daughter and I considered her a sister.Bonnie,Mary Marsh and I were a trio.I could never venture to guess how many miles the three of us rode our horses together,pulled pranks together,shared lifes secrets together, enjoyed life together. The three of us would have what we called, the front porch sessions.Sitting on my front porch,talking about everything and nothing.Our final session was last October .Deep down ,the three of us knew it would be the last one,though none of us said it out loud.Through out her long illness Bonnie rarely spoke about her passing,but while visiting her in the hospital a few weeks ago ,she looked at me and said,Will you keep a chair on the porch for me?Bonnie,there will always be a chair on the porch for you.And I will miss you everyday, forever.
Last Thursday Bonnie lost her long battle with cancer .Not only did I lose a great sister in law but I also lost special friend. Bonnie always had a amazing positive out look on life even in her darkest moments .Bonnie would just light up the room by just being there ..No matter how bad she was hurting Bonnie would help anybody . .Dennis ,Clint, .Adam ,and the whole family can take comfort in the thought that even she lost her long battle with cancer she still wins.Jay Edgecombe
So sorry to hear of Bonnie's passing!! Lots of great childhood memories of Bonnie. Dennis and Bonnie were the "younger, way cooler" parents in the neighborhood, so Tammy and I would enjoy hanging out there….and she even trusted us to watch the boys! Always a laugh and a smile when Bonnie was around!! Love, thoughts and prayers to Dennis, Clint and Adam during this difficult time….. Cherish the memories!!
Lit a candle in memory of Bonnie Pulliam
So sorry to hear of Bonnie's passing. I have many memories of Bonnie and Dennis since I've known them almost all my life. May God's grace sustain Dennis and the children through this sorrowful time.
