Bonnie B. Fish, 87, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Monday, March 4, 2019 at Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau. She was born September 25, 1931 in McClure, Illinois to Walter H. and Gladys Marie Burchyett Schlichting. She first married James Russell Foister.
She then married W. Lloyd Fish on February 10, 1978 at Cape Girardeau. He preceded her in death on March 13, 2005. She was a member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 3838, former member Order of Eastern Star and Amaranth in Cape Girardeau.
She worked at Davis Electric as an inspector for over 20 years. She was a member of Mt. Auburn Christian Church.
Among family, friends and church family, Bonnie Bea was known and loved for her kind heart, sweet nature, steadfast faith and love for Christ. She was a beloved wife, dedicated mother, and cherished Nana to all of her grands and great grands. They were her pride and joy in life.
She loved unconditionally and forgave without judgement. Her voice will live on in her many “Nana letters” written over the years to dote on loved ones or share wisdom and advice. Her great love for cooking has been passed on in the recipe boxes of those who shared her table.
And she left behind a legacy of warmth and comfort in the many hand-stitched quilts she made for family and friends. She blessed the lives of those who knew her. The great sorrow of her passing is bittersweet.
Her loss is tempered by the memory of her life well-lived by the many years of love she gave us, and by the joy of her reunion in Heaven. Survivors include her one daughter, Sheila Martin of Jackson, Missouri; one son, James Richard “Rick” Foister of Jacksonville, Florida; two step-sons, Rev. Wilbourn Ray (Linda) Fish of Texas and Wayne Fish of Amarillo, Texas; five grandchildren, Rebecca (Rick) Fehr, Rachel Martin, Andrew Martin, Scott Huffman and James C. (Michelle) Foister; 13 great-grandchildren, Zachary Fehr, Emily Fehr, Blake Fehr, Reagan Fehr, Jada Martin, Mae Harrell, Jude Harrell, Ty Martin, Tate Martin, Tuck Martin, Hunter Watkins, Isaiah Foister and Daniel Foister.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, W. Lloyd Fish; one sister, Mary Evelyn Schlichting; son-in-law, Timothy W. Martin; and one grandchild, Kirstie Fish Watkins. Visitation will be held 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau.
Funeral service will be at 10:00 am Friday, March 8, 2019 at Mt. Auburn Christian Church, 930 N. Mt. Auburn Rd.
in Cape Girardeau with the Rev. Casey Elmore officiating. Burial will be at Lindsey Cemetery in McClure, Illinois.
Memorial contributions may be given to Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri. Online condolences may be made at www. fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.
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