Bernadette "Bonnie" Ann Stone's Obituary
Bernadette Ann Stone, “Bonnie,” age 63 of Ocean View, DE, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at her home. She was born on September 7, 1959, in Baltimore, MD, daughter of the late John and Shirley (Marvel) Spurrier.
Bonnie was a fun-loving spirit. After attending Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Clown College, she began a lifelong career in the industry, working at various carnivals and amusement parks. She worked for the last 15 years at Jolly Roger Amusement Park in Ocean City, MD as the mini-golf operator, but held different positions there throughout her life. Bonnie was a lover and protector of all creatures. Wild or domestic, she loved them all. Bonnie even carried dog treats and peanuts for random encounters with squirrels. Above all, she cherished time spent with those she loved. Bonnie was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Diane Orem. She is survived by her children: Michael Stone (Angi Bingham) of Coinjock, NC and Krystal Stone of Stanfordville, NY; her grandson, Logan Williams of Stanfordville, NY; and her nephew, Danny Orem (Linda) of Annapolis, MD.
Services are private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Bonnie's Go Fund Me, to help defray funeral expenses, at https://gofund.me/3209651e, or the Brandywine Valley SPCA, at https://bvspca.org/.
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