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Bonnie Williams
Mercer Funeral Home in Holton
Holton, KS

Bonnie J. Williams, 76, of Netawaka, KS, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Hiawatha Hospital. She was born April 4, 1944 in Cameron, MO, the daughter of Willard and Clara (Scott) Turner.

Bonnie had lived in the Netawaka Community for 27 years and previously in Horton. She was a Certified Nurse’s Aide and Certified Medication Aide. She worked for many years for Merry Manor in Holton and Tri County Manor in Horton. Bonnie was a member of the Netawaka United Methodist Church.

Bonnie married Darrell W. Williams on June 16, 1989 in Horton. He preceded her in death on April 17, 2019. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Shila Lawrence in 2018.

Survivors include 4 children, Mary Waggerman (Sean) of Reed Springs, MO, Wendell Blanton, Jr. (Adriana) of Tulsa, OK, Sonny Blanton (Lynn) of Topeka, KS and Ronnie Blanton (Leah) of Tulsa, OK; 8 sisters, Bea Teany of St. Joseph, MO, Lucy Taylor (Clarence) of Kansas City, MO, Betty Hodge (Gene) of Mayetta, KS, Judy Knorr of Mayetta, KS, Wanda Hernandez (Frank) of St. Joseph, MO, Carol Sue Studa of Kansas City, MO, Rita Raines of Kansas City, MO and Pammy Nixon (Jerry) of Kansas City, MO; a brother, Jimmy Turner (Linda) of Clarksdale, MO and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Bonnie will lie in state Saturday, January 2, 2021 and Sunday, January 3, 2021 until 5:00 p.m. at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Graveside Service will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2021 at Netawaka Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Netawaka United Methodist Church. Due to the critical situation we all are in, please remember the families during this difficult time and consider sending a card of condolence or posting on our website. Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.