Bonnie Brooks Ayers

Born on October 5, 1942 in Campbell County, she was the daughter of the late Edward Franklin Brooks and the late Myrtle Walker Brooks. Bonnie retired as a baker with the Lynchburg City Schools. She was also the owner/ operator of A&M Ceramics for 15 years. Bonnie enjoyed working outside in her garden, painting and spending time with her family. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by a sister, Betty Rowland.

Bonnie is survived by her two daughters, Erin Ayers and Wendy Ayers; granddaughter, Brooke Maddox and husband Bobby; two great grandchildren, Braxton and Jaxson Maddox; brother, Kenneth “Bub” Brooks; two sisters, Becky Lipscomb and Barbara Stinnette; and numerous other family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 10 am on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Please remember to wear a mask and follow the social distancing protocols.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org) or Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1000 Langhorne Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24503.