Bonnie Staten

Bonnie was born to Charles S. Parsons and Evelyn ’Tessie’ Burton on September 28, 1938, in Portsmouth, Ohio. She loved photography, scrapbooking, genealogy, painting, music, and fashion. She cherished every moment spent with her great-grandchildren who called her ‘Granny-Bee’. Bonnie was an avid dog lover and the bond she shared with her own dogs throughout the years was immeasurable. If you were attending an event, you could always find Bonnie next to the dogs, drinking a Diet Pepsi from her tropical frozen koozie.

From 1978-1980, along with her husband, Russell, they owned and operated Jim’s Dairyland in Wheelersburg, Ohio. Then, she spent many years as a fashion buyer for Marting’s Department Store in Portsmouth, Ohio, and later retired as a Sr. Computer Analyst for Nationwide Insurance in Columbus, Ohio.

Bonnie was a loyal servant to God. She spent many years attending Grace Fellowship in Pickerington and loved sharing the love and warmth of Jesus with as many people as possible.

Bonnie is reunited with her loved ones, Russell F. Ottney (husband), Mark S. Ottney (son), Earl R. Staten (late husband), Charles S. Parsons (father), Evelyn ‘Tessie’ Burton (mother), Heather R Kazee (granddaughter), Betty L. Parsons and Barbara A. Parsons (sisters), Clara Mae Parsons, Edna E. Parsons, Mary A. Parsons McLean, Sara Parsons Williams, and Gertrude Parsons Shumway (half-sisters), and Edwin L. ‘Bud’ Parsons and William C. ‘Bill’ Parsons (half-brothers) and Kenneth R. Boggs (son-in-law).

Bonnie leaves behind her son, Richard K. Ottney (Karen), daughter, Cheryl A. Boggs Wellman (Robert), grandchildren Kristen R. McDaniel (Sean), Brandon R. Boggs, Alissa D. Allison (Chris), and Ricky B. Ottney (Jamie), great-grandchildren Ryan, Dylan, Kody, Maddox, Mia, Christian, Mason, Anna, Layla and Maxwell. In addition, sister, Shirley L. Horn (Richard) and special niece, Carolyn Kellerman (Ron) and their children, Kelly Schmutte (Todd), Bryce Kellerman (Jenny), and Lindsey Louis (Jason), and her other “daughters” Lisa, Tina, Natalie, Rochelle, Deb, Rhonda, Dawn, Julie, and Amy.

Viewing hours for Bonnie will be held at Grace Fellowship – The Chapel, 575 Diley Road, Pickerington, Ohio on Monday, March 14 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. The funeral service will take place at The Chapel on Tuesday, March 15 at 10:00 AM with a private burial service to follow at Memorial Burial Park in Wheelersburg, Ohio. Bonnie will be laid to rest with her husband Russell, and son, Mark with a beautiful scenic view.

A special thanks to the amazing care at Kobacker House and their Home Hospice team who went above and beyond for Bonnie and her family.

In lieu of flowers, please feel free to Kobacker House or your favorite animal shelter