Barbara Bonds
Age - 79
November 28, 2023
Barbara Anne Anderson Bonds gained her angel wings on November 23, 2023, at her home in Wellborn, FL. Barbara was 79 years old. Barbara was born on December 13, 1943, to Ottis William "Sam" Anderson and Minnie Lee O'steen in Columbus, GA. Shortly after her birth her parents and siblings moved to FL. She graduated from Columbia High School, Lake City, FL in 1961. Barbara was Watermelon Queen in Cross City, FL in 1962. Some years after she was working at Aero Corp, and in December 1968, she met the love of her life, David Julian Bonds. They were married on March 29, 1969, at the family residence on Division Ave. Lake City, FL. She then went on to work at Occidental before moving on to Gulf Life Insurance that eventually became American General Insurance as Office Manager / Field Supervisor for 20+ years. Our Mother, Mother in Love, Nanny, Sister, Aunt, Barbara, was one of the strongest, most courageous, bravest, kindest women to ever walk this earth and our family was blessed to have her as the head of the family. She was a three-time survivor of cancer. Barbara enjoyed volunteering at her church, The Orchard Community Church, and the Christian Service Center. She made it her mission to improve the lives of others. She also had a love of flowers but could not stand weeds. Her passion for flowers was evident, with every bloom in her garden serving as a testament to her nurturing spirit and keen eye for beauty. She was so gifted with a green thumb and enjoyed gardening and caring for her plants. She loved pigs. Purple was her favorite color, even purple pigs. Barbara's life would seem too short to many, but those of us who were blessed to be touched by her understand that her existence and the imprint She left on our hearts exceed the quantity of time that She stayed here. Barbara was talented and adventurous in many aspects of her life. Not a day went by where Barbara did not talk about how much her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and family meant to her -- her family was arguably her most important achievement in life. The hole left by her absence is impossible to fill. Barbara preceded in death by both her parents and a sister, Kathryn Smith. Barbara leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 54 years, David Julian Bonds, Wellborn, FL. Three sons, John Preston Bonds (Cindy), Lake City, FL. William David Bonds (Stephanie), Wellborn, FL, and Christopher Patrick Bonds (Patricia), Macclenny, FL. Her siblings, sisters, Betty Jean Brinkley, Lake City, FL, Sharon E. Musgrove, Crescent City, FL, and brother William Randall "Randy" (Barbara Ann) Anderson, Lake City, FL. Fifteen grandchildren, Jared Bonds, Palmdale, CA, Julian and Jacob Bonds, Lake City, FL, Christopher Bonds, Longview, TX, Miranda Bonds, Casper, WY, Daniel Bonds, Montoursville, PA, Andrew, Donovan, and Abbigail Bonds all of Macclenny. Kylie Bonds, Gainesville, FL, Brooke Bonds, Lake Butler, FL, Dylan Bonds, Branford, FL, Crystal Dyke (Seth), Lake City, FL, Dylan Blakely, Jasper, FL, Amber Blakely, Lake City, FL, Carly Blakely, Live Oak, FL. Thirteen great grandchildren, Aiden, Avery, Logan, Sylas, Lorelei, Maisen, Kennedi, Ava, Ryland, Kaisen, Bodhi, Vivien, Lydia, Dalton and Jackson. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will forever cherish the warmth of her presence and the love she shared. In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Orchard Community Church of Lake City, FL. We request all of Barbara's loved ones to join us in celebrating her beautiful life on December 13, 2023, at 2:00 pm, at the family home. Her ashes will be scattered later per her wishes.
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