Bonnie Mathers
1925-2017


Bonnie Louise Mathers, 92, Maryville, Missouri passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017.

She was born January 5, 1925, in Clearmont, Missouri, the daughter of Ray and Olive Clark Shields and was a graduate of Skidmore High School.

Bonnie and Doyle Lavern Mathers were united in marriage May 8, 1943 in Savannah, Missouri.

She was a member of the Maryville First Presbyterian Church, and former member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Burlington Jct., Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Maryville and Rosanna Eastern Star Chapter #262.

Bonnie had worked for Missouri Western State College as a purchasing agent and for many years worked in billing for the Water Department, City of Maryville.

An avid Kansas University Fan, Bonnie also loved music, and most especially loved Angus cattle, having grown up on a farm.

Preceding in death were her parents, husband Doyle Mathers (April 16, 2006), and brother Robert Shields.

Bonnie is survived by her son, Brad (Annette) Mathers, Tarkio, Missouri,; her canine companion Buddy; grandchildren: Becky (Eric) Snider, St. Joseph, Missouri, Mike Mathers, Nashville, Tennessee, Clay (Trish) Mathers, Maryville; Jessica (Jay) Miller, Waunakee, Wisconsin, Brock (April) Freeman, Liberty, Missouri, Brice (Sarah) Freeman, Maryville, Jennelle (Jake) Knight, Wichita, Kansas; 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson.

Visitation will be 6:30-8:00 PM Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Funeral Service is 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at the Maryville First Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Skidmore.

Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Maryville

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