Bonnie S. Smith

November 10, 1956 - November 1, 2017

Bonnie S. Smith, age 60, of Laurel, passed away on November 1, 2017 at her home where her beloved son Damien aided her in her last weeks. She is preceded in death by her parents; Larry Bowden, Jr., and Helen L. Bowden-Adams. Bonnie was and will be remembered as a fortress to all who knew her. Many could take refuge and find sanctuary in all her wisdom and strength. She was very devoted to her family, friends, and all who knew her. Bonnie touched so many lives, and everyone who knew her will always speak so highly of her. Even in death she will be remembered in our hearts and minds for the love she whole heartedly shared. She is survived by her four sons; Marc, Damien, Jonathan, and Danny; her daughters in law, Heather and Christina; brothers, Roger, Pierce, Mark, and Timothy; sisters, Gayle Lynn, Sherry, and Sam; Ten grandchildren, Justin, Skyler, Aaron, Miranda, Dakota, Matthew, Daily, Mirissa, Sarah, and Miriah. She is also survived by her beloved nieces, nephews, and life long friends; Brenda, Nancy, and Corrina. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Marc Everett Smith I, her son Matthew, and her Aunt Rickie whom Bonnie adored and admired as a mother. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 4:00 pm at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 28315 Seaford Road, Laurel, DE 19956. Pastor James Ruark will officiate. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hsdfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel.