Obituary of Bonnie Smith

Bonnie Smith, 74, of Cortland, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on October 26, 2024 at the Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. She was born on August 31, 1950, in Cortland, N.Y. to her parents, the late Clarence Barden and Pearl "Barnum" Barden. A graduate of Cortland High School class of 1969, Bonnie went on to work in the Custodial Department at SUNY Cortland. She enjoyed line dancing and was an avid water skier and bowler, even participating in Wii Bowling events at the senior center. In her free time, Bonnie enjoyed watching Hallmark Movies, Soap Operas and doing diamond dot paintings. Bonnie was an excellent photographer and enjoyed showing friends her pictures, especially the photos she took of her grandchildren. She looked forward to traveling whenever she could and even took two trips to Hawaii. She also enjoyed wine tours with her friends. Bonnie was a wonderful baker, making Mrs. Smith's Original Pies. Above all else she enjoyed time spent with her family as well times and memories made with all of her dear friends. Bonnie is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Kenneth Smith; her children Christine (Tom) Hanson and Scott Smith; her grandchildren Corey, Lilly, and Emma Smith; her sister Marie Purdy; cousins she was raised with Lila Pizzola, Kaye Simpson, and Chuck Courtright as well as Diane Bombard (predeceased); she is also survived by her father-in-law Richard Smith, brothers-in-law Rhoderick (Lyn) Smith and their daughter, Bonnie's favorite niece Becky and James Smith and his son Rob who spent several summers with her; as well as several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by her brother-in-law William Smith and her mother-in-law Wilma Smith. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 10am to 12pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc, with a service to begin at 12pm at the funeral home. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider a donation to the Homer Ave United Methodist Church. To offer online condolences please visit www.wright-beard.com