Bonnie L. Crawford

Bonnie Lorene Crawford, 67, of Centralia, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Fireside House of Centralia. She was born September 26, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Dillon Crawford and Gladys (Sanders) Crawford. She is survived by her five children: Billy Finley, Jr., Wendy (Finley) Young, Richard Finley, Donald “DJ” Seeley, and Sierra “Sassy” Seeley; eighteen grandchildren: Billy III, Christopher, Lainey, Lexy, Octavia “Tavi-Monster”, Donovan, Aydan, Ella, Tyler, Hailey, Tierra “Tia”, James, Blade “Blade-Saw”, Hannah, Libby, Desirae, Karli, and Deacon; eight great-grandchildren: Rylee, Sophia, Aiden, Noah, Journey, Blade, Jr., Cole, Jr., and Kalib; five sisters: Lynn Morgan, Irene Ogden, Dorothy “Dotty” Willis, Joan Pulliam, and Mary Crawford; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents: Dillon and Gladys Crawford, grandson: Cole “Cole-Slaw” Eaker, a sister: Kathleen Ward; four brothers: Richard Crawford, Dillon “Sonny” Crawford, James Crawford, and Kenneth Crawford; and one brother-in-law: Francois “Wayne” Willis. Bonnie was in the United States Air Force in her younger years. In her later years, she was a loving mother to everyone. She was always active with volunteering and fundraising. She volunteered to lead her children’s Boy and Girl Scout Group. She loved gardening and cooking stuff for her family. She especially loved to spend time with her grandchildren. Per Bonnie’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded, and a Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia. Visitation will be held Wednesday morning from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. Per the Family’s wishes, Our Mom would like to see you sporting BLUE! If you need to borrow something blue, no problem, we got you! With the exception of Lisa for whom only PINK will do! In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home and Cremation Services at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618)532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Crawford Family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com and the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home Facebook Page.

Bonnie L. Crawford

September 26, 1952 - February 1, 2020