Bonnie Best

Bonnie Best obituary, West Chester, PA

Bonnie Best

Bonnie Best Obituary

Visit the Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. website to view the full obituary.

Bonnie Lou Best, age 72, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 15, 2025, at her sister Connie’s home in Landenberg, PA. Born in West Chester, PA, she was a daughter of John Best and Jessie Kline Best.

Bonnie worked for several different businesses during her life. She spent many years at B&B Mushrooms, at Allistar Garage Doors, and at Pocopson Home.

Bonnie was a life-long resident of West Chester, PA, and, in fact, lived in the same house that she grew up in her whole life. She was a well-known figure around town, often seen walking one of her beloved dachshunds or working in her flower gardens outside her house.

Bonnie will be missed by her neighbors on South Wayne Street with whom she formed many close relationships. She was also a bit of a celebrity with the University students, who would recognize her and even seek her out to say hello.

Bonnie is survived by her sister, Connie Hughes, her niece, Melinda Hughes (Kevin) and numerous cousins. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother-in-law, George Hughes.

You are invited to visit with Bonnie’s family and friends from 10:00-11:00 AM on May 23, 2025, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 10 Pleasant Grove Road, West Chester, PA 19382. Her funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Philadelphia Memorial Park, 124 Phoenixville Pike, Frazer, PA 19355.

Contributions in her memory may be made to:

Bayada Nurses, 11 Campus Blvd, Suite 190, Newtown Square, PA 19073 or online at: www.bayada.com/support

Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue, 489 Church Road, Avondale, PA 19311 or online at: www.luckydawganimalrescue.com/donate

Arrangements are by Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. of Kennett Square. (484-734-8100). To view Bonnie’s online obituary and leave condolences for the family, please visit www.griecofunerals.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.

405 W State St, Kennett Square, PA 19348

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