of Pleasant Plains,
December 9, 1940 - November 1, 2012
Bonnie Lucille Bostic Buntjer, 71, of Batesville died Thursday, November 1, 2012 at her home.
Born in Vilonia, Arkansas on Monday, December 9, 1940, she was the daughter of Ernest B. Bostic and RC (Ruple) Bostic.
She graduated from Vilonia Public School and was a sales person for J. C. Penny before retiring. She had the gift of gab, enjoyed traveling, flowers especially roses, cats, and working with people. She really loved watching The Price is Right and was even able to go there and be in the studio audience several times, even though they did not call her name. She was a member of the Hope Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband, Delbert G. Buntjer of the home; sons, Marvin Carl Bishop and Ernest Timothy Bishop both of Batesville; six grandchildren; brothers: Ernest Dale Bostic of Vilonia and Lindy ''Bud'' Bostic of Enola; sisters: Frances Lavelle Kirk of Beebe, Ernestine Vugrin of Corinth, MS, Carol Ann Matthews and Sandra Dianne Brady both of Vilonia, and Joyce Kathleen Mize of Van Buren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Melissa Dawn Bishop, infant grandson, Tyler Carl Bishop.
Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday at the Hope Lutheran Church in Batesville with Rev. Joel Krogen. Burial will follow at Vilonia Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until noon on Saturday at the church.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 901 N. University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72207.
Dear Del..
I am sorry..now our Bonnie's are together again, petting the cats, smelling the roses like never before, and making every one around them smile. We go back a long ways, with many shared smiles. I just returned to town and found out the sad news..but my friend, we will all be together again, sometime, in a happier place.
Dick
To the Buntjer and Bostic Families:
So sorry for you loss of Bonnie. I have lots of fun memories of our time at Vilonia Schools. I'm hoping your loving memories and the support of your family and friends will give you comfort and peace.
Brenda Wharton Williams
I was shocked and brought to tears hearing of you passing, but I know you are in a better place now and are no longer suffering. I wish I could have been with you all this time. You will always be in my heart and my thoughts, you will be greatly missed dear friend. I love you and will never forget your smiling face and encouraging words. Until we meet again....
Del, Carl, Tim,
I was saddened to learn of your wife/mothers passing. I have many good memories of growing up with you guys and enjoying her company. I always liked her and thought she was a great mother. she will be missed by many, my thoughts and prayers go out for you during this time.
Bonnie you were such a ray of sunshine for me. Enjoyed working with you , never a dull moment. Praying God comforts your family during this most difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I became to know Bonnie and Del when I was an employee of Citizens Bank, and was involved with the Independence County Relay for Life Committee. May God be with the family during this difficult time.
You was a amazing lady , loved working with you
Del, Carl, Tim & Leslie and to all her grandchildren.
Bonnie was a wonderful wife, mother & grandmother, but
to me, my special SISTER with whom I made so many precious memories. Praying God gives us strength and peace to continue on. Let's hold on to all the wonderful memories we have of our loved one. Love to all, Aunt Carol