Bonnie Roberts

Bonnie Roberts, age 89 of Owingsville, passed away peacefully on February 5 at Ridgeway Nursing Home.  She was born on November 15, 1936 in Bath County to the late Morton Purvis and Emily McCarty Purvis. Bonnie was a devoted Christian woman and a faithful member of Hedricks Church for more than 40 years. Her faith guided her life and was reflected in her kind spirit, loving heart and gentle way with others.

She retired from Jockey International, where she formed many lasting friendships. Bonnie always looked forward to having lunch with her former coworkers every month. She was a talented seamstress, a skill she took great pride in and she was known for her ability to create beautiful things with care and patience.

An avid UK basketball fan, Bonnie rarely missed an opportunity to cheer on the Wildcats. She also loved cooking for her family, finding joy in preparing meals that brought everyone together. Though she lived a simple life, she filled it with warmth, laughter and a friendly personality that drew people to her.

Above all, Bonnie treasured time spent with her family. She loved being together, having conversations and making memories. Her presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her legacy is one of faith, kindness and quiet strength, a life well lived and lovingly remembered.

She is survived by two sons, Ray Roberts and his wife, Mari Lynne; Timothy Roberts and his wife, Shana; one daughter, Brenda Toy and her husband, Ralph; one sister, Virgie Johnson; one sister in law, Carolyn Purvis; ten grandchildren, Holly Parkins, Ian Roberts, Devin Roberts, Zachary Roberts, William Lee Copher, Haylee Ralston, Amy Mattingly Roberts, Kevin Roberts, Keagen Taulbee, and Cameron Swartz; many great and great great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gilmore Roberts; one son, Barry Roberts; six brothers, Marlin, Charles, Edward, Clifton, Other and Earl Purvis; six sisters, Irene Riddle, Wilma Butcher, Nonie Oakley, Mary Lou Fife, Birdie Purvis and Marie Purvis; one great granddaughter, Mia Roberts.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 11 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 12 at 11:00 am in the chapel at Richardson Funeral Home with Pastor Randall Jackson and Reverend Lowell Rice officiating. Burial will follow in Kendall Springs Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Ian Roberts, Devin Roberts, Zachary Roberts, William Lee Copher, Kevin Roberts, Keagan Taulbee and Cameron Swartz.

Richardson Funeral Home is caring for all arrangements for Bonnie Roberts.

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