Bonnie Elaine Bell, 76, of Anderson, passed away on February 9, 2021 at Sugar Fork Crossing, Anderson. She was born on February 24, 1944 in Noblesville to the late Morris and Mozelle (Wilson) Whitmoyer. Bonnie graduated in 1964 from the Marion County General Hospital School of Nursing. She retired from St. John's Hospital, Anderson as a nurse after 31 years of service. She is survived by her children, Brian (Kimberly) Bell of Madison County, Traci (Jeff) Ockomon of North Carolina; grandchildren, Kylie Ockomon, Brianna Bell, Ashley Bell; brother, Terry (Hope) Whitmoyer and nephew, Andrew Whitmoyer. The family would like to thank the staff at Sugar Fork Crossing for all of their care and kindness. There will be a Celebration of Life Visitation on Saturday, February 20th, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory, 515 E. 53rd St., Anderson, IN 46013. A ceremony by the Nurses Honor Guard will be held at 1:00 pm. Memorial Contributions may be made to NAMI of Madison County, PO Box 581, Anderson, IN 46015. Due to Covid19 mandates, all guests are required to wear face masks and practice social distancing.
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