Bonnie Gifford's obituary , Passed away on May 13, 2020 in Chesapeake, Virginia

Bonnie Gifford

August 27, 1937 - May 13, 2020 (82 years old)

Chesapeake, Virginia

Bonnie Gifford's obituary , Passed away on May 13, 2020 in Chesapeake, Virginia

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Bonnie Gifford

August 27, 1937 - May 13, 2020 (82 years old)

Chesapeake, Virginia

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Bonnie Gifford Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Bonnie Gifford (Chesapeake, Virginia), born in Van Wert, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 82, on May 13, 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bonnie Gifford to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Basil Gephart and Lola Drake Gephart; her former husband Arthur Gifford; and her siblings, Ronnie Gephart, Ruth Walters, Patricia Gaunt and Eileen Jones.

She is survived by: her husband John W. Koolman; her daughters, Vonda Sweeney (Michael) and Valerie Wood (Christopher); her grandchildren, Lauren Smith (Kyle), Caleb Wood, Michael Sweeney, II and Amelia-Faith Wood; her stepchildren, Cynthia Bryant (Bud), Brent Gifford (Kim), Anneke Winslow (Michael), Jack Koolman (Sherry) and Derek Koolman (Lisa); her sister Audrey Manley; and her siblings-in-law, Ramona Gephart and Tom Gaunt. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations may be sent to Gideon's International, P.O. Box 1102, Chesapeake, Virginia 23327.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Graham Funeral Home



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May 16, 2020

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May 16, 2020

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“In loving memory of Bonnie Gifford, Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.”


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May 16, 2020

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May 18

Visitation

Deep Creek Baptist Church
250 Mill Creek Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23323

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May 18

Funeral service

Deep Creek Baptist Church
250 Mill Creek Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23323

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