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Bonnie Flowers Obituary

Bonnie Sue Flowers Clayton, DE Bonnie Sue Flowers of Clayton, DE, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 surrounded by her loving family at Kent General Hospital in Dover, DE. She was 63. Ms. Flowers was born on November 13, 1947 in St. Claire, MI, the daughter of the late Clifford and Dora Sutton. She retired after over 40 years of work as a Controller in the Automotive Industry. Bonnie enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She loved treating herself and anyone who would go with her to Dairy Queen. She also enjoyed trips to Lancaster, PA for fish and chips and to see the leaves change color with her sister. Another enjoyment was traveling and taking cruises to see the world. Left to cherish her memory are her three daughters, Wendy Fratto of Hollywood, FL, Stephanie Flowers of Clayton, DE, and Kristy Flowers-Downward and her husband, Earl of Clayton; two sons, Phil Dyer and his wife Crystal of Smyrna, and Richie Dyer and his wife, Judy also of Smyrna; 3 brothers, Bill, Dave, and Tom; and her sister and BFF, Vicki of Smyrna; 15 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; one great grandchild on the way; and many loving friends and adopted family. Celebration of life services will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the Faries Funeral Chapel, located at 29 S. Main St., Smyrna, where friends may call at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way Suite 205, New Castle, DE 19720. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Times Herald on Oct. 9, 2011.

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Rev. Steven A. Ford

October 19, 2011

My prayers go out to the Flowers family. I pray God's blessings on the entire family during your time of bearevement.

Jeanine Dryden

October 18, 2011

My deepest sympathy for your family! You are in my prayers! May God provide you with comfort and peace during this time of great loss! Kristy and Stephanie if you need me, please call, I am always here for you. Heaven is a more beautiful place now that Bonnie is there! God Bless All of you!

Tabitha Dunham

October 11, 2011

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Flowers family!! Love you guys and just know she is no longer suffering!

Devan Chevres

October 10, 2011

Had the pleasure of working with Bonnie for a couple of years at Castle Dealerships and then she gave me my position at Brandywine. She was so sweet and giving just such a wonderful person. She will be missed.

Penny Taylor

October 9, 2011

Bonnie & My sister Carmen were close friends. Condolences in the Loss of a loved one. Penny Lambert/Taylor & Family

October 9, 2011

So very sorry to hear of Bonnie's passing. My sister and I have thought of her and her sister Vicki often. Thinking of all of you in this sad time. Sue Smith & Sandy Grant. (Cruickshank)

Marianne Smith

October 9, 2011

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Daniel Tobin

October 9, 2011

Wendy, Richie & PJ,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Our Prayers are with you and your family.
Danny Tobin (from Graphics Unlimited)

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