Bonnie Louise Stevens

Bonnie Louise Stevens, 86, of Gallipolis, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2022. Bonnie was born on September 1, 1935 in Circleville, Ohio to the late Geoffrey and Vesta (Henson) Rucker. In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by a brother, Dorris Rucker; two sisters, Betty Cole and Virginia “Ruth” Skaggs; and her loving daughter, Rebecca Godwin. She is survived by a brother, Jeff Rucker of Boaz, Alabama; sons, Jerry (Doris) Stevens of Fredericktown, Ohio, Garry (Dianna) Stevens of Edison, Ohio, John (Donna) Stevens of Gallipolis, Ohio, and Danny (Wilma) Stevens of Webbville, Kentucky; daughters, Vesta (Brian) Daniel of Marengo, Ohio and Betty Jo (Rick) Rawlins of South Webster, Ohio; nineteen grandchildren, twenty-nine great grandchildren; and beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. Over the years, Bonnie has “adopted” countless people into her family. Her capacity to love others knew no bounds. For twenty years, she was the cook at the Gallia County Children’s Home, offering so much more than food. Her kitchen was always open to extend love to numerous children with whom her path crossed; she loved you all. Bonnie lived her life serving the Lord, first and foremost, and loving others. After the Lord, her children and her family were her greatest joy. Bonnie loved to garden, cook, sew, play her guitar, and sing for the Lord. If you had the pleasure of meeting her, you instantly felt loved and knew of her love for Christ. Many things will be missed about her, but her continuous love and prayers will be missed the most. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all staff at Holzer Assisted Living for the love and care she received while residing there. A special thank you to Tammy McCoy, Tammy Price, Summer McCoy, “Her Linda,” “Her Carolyn,” “Her Lissa,” “Her Carla,” and Her Brittany”- she loved you all. The funeral service for Bonnie will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at White Oak Baptist Church with Pastor Carl Ward, Pastor Leland Allman, Pastor Randy Carnes, and Pastor Alfred Holley officiating. Burial will follow in Rucker Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. in Coalton, Kentucky. Friends may call from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Willis Funeral Home. “I once was lost, but now I’m found, was blind, but now I see.” Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.