Bonnie Rae Stafford

December 12, 1951 - January 31, 2019

Bonnie Rae Stafford, age 67, of Richland Center died Thursday, January 31, 2019, at Pine Valley Community Village in Richland Center. She was born on December 12, 1951, the daughter of Louis Gordon and Frieda (Bruenning) Jones in Kenosha, WI. Bonnie was a waitress for 40 years of her life. Meeting new people, serving people, getting to know people is what she enjoyed doing. It suited her servant heart. Her real and abiding passions were her family and friends. Bonnie’s 2 boys and 3 grandchildren were her passion for life and what kept her fighting. She never missed Fred’s sporting events through school, she was always in the crowd cheering and supporting, which didn’t change when it came to her grandkids. She loved watching them, watching them grow, constantly making her smile and laugh giver her joy every single day. Bonnie was a fighter, one of the strongest, toughest women there is. She had a rough life, but did it with so much joy. She will be truly missed and was an inspiration to never let life knock you down. Survivors include 2 children, James Stafford, Fred (Sara) Jones; 3 grandchildren, Zander, Rainey, and Maddix Jones; brother, Daniel Jones; sisters, Marion Mielke and Kathleen Christman. She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother David Jones A Celebration of Bonnie’s life will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at 6:00 PM at Richland Center Fellowship with visitation from 4 to 6:00 PM . The Clary Memorial Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com