Bonnie Elsie Ennis

Bonnie Elsie Maixner Ennis, 78, of Chicago, IL, passed away on December 7, 2023. She was born on March 14, 1945, in New York City. Bonnie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Bonnie is survived by her daughter Melanie Ennis Turner and her husband Tom Turner, as well as her grandsons Tommy Turner and Tyler Turner. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law Laura Broadrick Ennis and her grandsons Noel Ennis, Fulton Ennis, and Owen Ennis. She is also survived by her sister Melanie Maixner Hatfield and numerous nieces and nephews.

Bonnie is preceded in death by her husband Andrew Noel Ennis, Jr, her son Andrew Noel Ennis III, her sister Lynne Maixner Bacon and her husband Raymond Bacon, her sister-in-law Harriet Teel and her husband Marvin Teel, and her nephew Robert Hatfield.

Bonnie received her education at the School of Performing Arts in New York City with a focus on ballet and modern dance. She later attended Beckley College in Beckley, WV.

Bonnie had a strong faith and worshipped at Sharon Presbyterian Church from 1972 to 2001 where she helped organize the Wednesday Club, an afterschool program for the church youth group. Bonnie later joined Unity Presbyterian Church from 2001 to 2018. While there she participated in the Prayer Group, Presbyterian Women, craft sales and other mission events.

In her free time, Bonnie enjoyed various hobbies including cooking classes, gardening and making pottery. She was a certified Master Gardener and used her knowledge volunteering at Wing Haven Gardens and the Lincoln County Garden Club. Bonnie also volunteered at Sharon Elementary when her children were young as a reading and math tutor, a Junior Great Books leader and room parent.

Bonnie adored her friends and family. She nurtured her children's relationships with their cousins by planning many beach and holiday vacations. Bonnie loved the countless mountain trips, walks, lunches, dinners, and Mahjong games spent with her friends.

A memorial service to celebrate Bonnie's life will be held on January 5, 2024, at 2 PM at Sharon Presbyterian Church located at 5201 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association through their website at https://act.alz.org/. This cause was close to Bonnie's heart, and any support would be greatly appreciated.

Bonnie Ennis will be remembered as a beautiful, funny, creative and compassionate individual who touched the lives of many.