Bonnie M. Davis, 72, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 22, 1950, in Mount Carmel, the daughter of James and Mary (Wiseman) Birkla. She married Donald Paul “Donnie” Davis on July 10, 1974, in Princeton, Indiana and together they have enjoyed forty-eight years of marriage.
Bonnie worked as a CNA at Shurtleff Manor Nursing home and, throughout the years, was also employed in the food service industry as a cook and waitress at several local restaurants, including Hardees, Long John Silvers, Burger Chef, and the Elks club. She enjoyed cooking for a crowd, especially when she could gather her family all together. Bonnie loved her family dearly and enjoyed following her grandchildren in their activities. In her spare time, Bonnie enjoyed shopping, and watching western movies. Bonnie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of Parkview Christian Church, and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Bonnie leaves behind her loving husband, Donnie; two sons, Chad Davis, and wife Jennifer of Mount Carmel, Jimmy Bailey and wife Kathryn of Princeton, IN; one daughter, Mary Taylor of Evansville, IN; eight grandchildren, Kimbery Wilson, Kara Wilson, Richie (Tanya) Bobbitt, Chris (Angelica) Bobbitt, Sam Wampler, Emily Wampler, Zayn Davis, and Tenley Davis; great-grandchildren, Izzy and Ari Ambrose, Landyn Wilson, Grayson Gibson, Brian and Marcus Scissney, Acelin and Elliott Bobbitt, and Kylo Jackson; one sister, Donna Rainbolt; several loved nieces and nephews.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Ronnie Lee, and Joseph Lyle Birkla.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Thursday, August 25, 2022, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, August 25, 2022, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Richison officiating. Following the Funeral Service, cremation will take place and a private family burial will be held at a later date at Allendale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Bonnie’s memory to Parkview Christian Church.
Envelopes will be at the funeral home or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Bonnie’s tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the Davis family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
