Carolyn Ann Bonness

Carolyn Ann Bonness, age 77 of Marion, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Marion General Hospital. On October 16, 1946, she was born in Marion to the late Elmer L. and Goldie A. (Holback) Massie, and on March 8, 1976, she married the love of her life, Richard Bonness.

Carolyn worked for TODCO for a few years before dedicating herself to her family full time. She was an avid Bingo player, and she always loved a trip to the casino. She was a big fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes. She also enjoyed traveling when she was able and spending time with her family, especially her grandkids.

She is survived by her husband Richard Bonness; her children Tina (Tim) Chamblin, Matthew (Noel) Bonness, and Bridgette (Jeremy) Bonness; her sister Linda (Gary) Thompson; her grandchildren Heather (Matt) Wagner, Tiffany Cross, Zachary (Angela) Chamblin, Molly Krause, Bryson Bonness, and Blaze Fultz; her great-grandchildren Mikah, Daelin, Jolene, Arlow, and Oaklyn; her sisters-in-law Rochelle (Jimmy) Corley and Thelma (Marvin) Thomas; her brother-in-law John (Ramona) Bonness; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Goldie, her brother Frederick Massie, her sister Sharon Massie, and her great-grandson Davien.

A celebration of Carolyn’s life will be held at a later date.

God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be.
He placed his arms around you and softly whispered "Come with me."
With tearful eyes we watched you
as you slowly slipped away,
although we loved you dearly
We could not make you stay.
Your golden heart stopped beating
Your tired body put to rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.

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