Bonnie Jean Graves

Bonnie Jean Graves obituary, Salem, MO

Bonnie Jean Graves

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Bonnie Graves Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilson Mortuary - Salem on Oct. 8, 2025.

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Bonnie Jean (Dennis) Graves, 82, of Salem, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2025, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel.
Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2025, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri.
Bonnie is survived by her daughter: Christine Graves and Marvin of Findlay, OH; son: John Graves and wife Jennifer of California; daughters-in-law: Mary Graves of Bradner, OH and Heather Graves of Findlay, OH; sister: Janet Grynewicz and husband Mike of Clearwater, FL; grandchildren: Lance Roelle, Anthony Mora and wife Alicia, Josh Graves and wife Aliana, Robert Graves, Zac Graves, Brent Ratacher and wife Kaye, Josh Ratacher; many great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends.
Preceding her in death were her husband: Gene Graves Sr; son: Bill Graves; stepson: Gene Graves Jr.; and parents: Vern and Ina Dennis.
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Memorial Contributions may be made in memory of Bonnie Graves to Salem First Baptist Church for the Quilters Guild and left with Wilson Mortuary. Memorial Envelopes will be available.
Condolences may be left online at www.wilsonmortuary.com

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Upcoming Events

Oct

10

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Wilson Mortuary - Salem

1000 West Scenic Rivers Blvd., Post Office

Send Flowers

Oct

10

Memorial service

1:00 p.m.

Wilson Mortuary - Salem

1000 West Scenic Rivers Blvd., Post Office

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Wilson Mortuary - Salem