Bonnie Houpe Obituary
Bonnie F. Houpe
Bonnie F. Houpe, age 82, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 in Wauchula, Florida. She was born February 7, 1943 in Massachusetts to Frederick and Marjorie (Van Bramer) Nagelschmidt. She worked as a parts secretary for Jim Blackman Ford, Wells Motors, and Bill Owens Auto to name a few. She was a member of Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church and has been a resident of Avon Park, Florida since 1956, coming from Massachusetts. Bonnie is survived by her Daughters – Teresa Crawford (Vent); Tammy Liskey; Step-son – David Houpe; Sister – Peggy McLeod; three Grandchildren – Kaylyn, McKenzie, Shane; four Great Grandchildren – Crawford, Wynley Kate, Axel and Amelia. She is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband – James M. Houpe; Son – Jerry McKenzie; Brother – Jerry Traverse; and Sister – Barbara Batts. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home of Avon Park with interment following at Bougainvillea Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
Avon Park, Florida
Online condolences may be left at
www.stephensonnelsonfh.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
111 East Circle Street, Avon Park, FL 33825
People and places connected with Bonnie
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Bonnie Houpe
Tell your own story about Bonnie
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Bonnie Houpe's name
How to support Bonnie's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Bonnie Houpe's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
