Bonita R. Smiley Obituary (1947

Bonita Rae (Wilkinson) Smiley, 69, of Shelbyville, passed away February 22, 2017. She was born May 13, 1947 in Shelbyville, to Walter A. Wilkinson and Jeanne E. (Fischer) Wilkinson. She married Herman R. Smiley on March 27, 1971 and he preceded her on November 6, 2013. Survivors include son Herman Joseph Smiley (fiance Wendi Andrews) of Shelbyville, 3 sisters- Shirley Wilkins (husband Garry) of Shelbyville, Shannon D. Ross of Shelbyville, and Mari-beth Petersen (husband Chris) of Spirit Lake, Idaho. 3 grandchildren- Chelsie Barnes, Andrea Boucher, and Taylor Andrews, also 2 great grandchildren- Kaidyne Boucher, and Amara West. She was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, and brother Walter E. Wilkinson. Bonita was a lifetime resident of this area, and graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1965. She was a factory worker at Nidec-Sankyo in Shelbyville for 4 years, and had previously worked at Hill-Rom in Batesville for several years, retiring in 2011. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Shelbyville. Bonnie was very active in her church where she was the children's primary teacher. She enjoyed music, class reunions, and was a very kind, loving, and giving person. She loved her family and did anything she could to help them. She would work long hours, but still have time to play with her grandchildren. She may be gone, but will never be forgotten. Bonnie will live on in the hearts of many. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with visitation there from 11:00 until time of service. Burial will be in Lewis Creek Baptist Cemetery in Shelby Co. Bishop Ray Brewer will officiate. Memorials can be made to Bonnie Smiley Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.