Bonnie L. Hefner, 101, of Fort Wayne passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021. She was born on March 5, 1920 in Bismarck, North Dakota, a daughter of the late James and Daisy (Saurer) Smith. She will be remembered for her generously giving back to and supporting her community. She enjoyed traveling and working in her gardens, particularly with her roses. Surviving family include her granddaughter, Aimee (Joseph) Myers; great grandchildren, Sydney and Joseph David; sister-in-law, Joan Spaulding; and many more extended family members. Besides her parents, she was preceded in passing by her husband, William Hefner; son, David James Hefner; three sisters, and two brothers. Funeral service will be 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at D.O. McComb and Sons - Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road, Fort Wayne with visitation two hours prior. Entombment will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to the William J. and Bonnie L. Hefner Foundation.