Bonda Lee McElwrath

Bonda Lee McElwrath obituary, Gideon, MO

Bonda Lee McElwrath

Bonda McElwrath Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bradshaw Funeral Home, Inc. - Malden on May 23, 2023.

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Bonda Lee McElwrath, the daughter of the late Joseph Toombs and Floice Blankenship Toombs, was born October 3, 1931, in Senath, MO.
On October 26 1946, in Piggott, AR, she was united in marriage to Estil Lee "Bullet" McElwrath. He preceded her in death on October 16, 2018.
She was a member of the Stanfield Baptist Church in Clarkton, MO.
Mrs. McElwrath died Monday, May 22, 2023, in Chaffee Nursing Center, at the age of 91 years.
Survivors include 1 son, Dennis McElwrath (Sharon) of Holcomb, MO; 1 daughter, Marilyn Calbert of Chaffee, MO; 3 grandchildren, Brad Calbert (Desiree) of Falcon, MO, Dennis Lee McElwrath of Vanduser, MO and Brandi Henderson (Stephen) of Campbell, MO; 7 great grandchildren, Colin Calbert of Astoria, OR, Andi Fernandez (Aaron) of Suffolk, VA, Karyssa Calbert of Springfield, MO, Chasity Slemmer (Frankie) of Clovis, NM, Austin Henderson of Campbell, MO, Ashlin Henderson of Fayetteville, AR and Autri Henderson of Campbell, 4 great great grandchildren, Brooklynn, Charlee, Liam of Suffolk, VA and Spencer Calbert of Springfield, MO and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by 1 grandson, Michael McElwrath, 1 sister, Ruby Caudle and 1 brother, Kenneth Toombs.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023, from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Funeral services will be conduct at 10:00 A.M., Friday, May 26, 2023, in the chapel, with Tony Allen officiating. Burial will be in Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton, MO.

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