Bonnie Ruth Stark

She was born March 23, 1934, in Ridgely, TN to Taft and Violet Riggs. Bonnie attended the Deering, MO schools and later studied at St. Louis Community College at Forest Park. She married Edwin E. Stark in 1974, and he survives. Also, surviving is her daughter, Cynthia (Jim) Glauert of St. Louis, son, James Reed and Jennifer Harris (close friend) of Ocala, FL; and stepson, Robert (Amy) Stark of St. Louis; grandchildren, Joshua Huck, Jessica Sexton, Trey Reed, Christopher R. Stark and Timothy R. Stark of St. Louis, and great grandchildren, Kayla Huck and Sammie Sexton of Chaffee, MO, Nathan Stark and Charlie Stark of St. Louis, Zoey Stark of St. Louis who preceded her in death. Sisters Lavonda (Glen) Rouse of Jonesboro, AR, Thresa (Marshall) Wilson of Kennett, MO; Phyllis (Jimmy) Blankenship of Kennett, MO, Mildred (Raymond) Pendergrass who preceded her in death. Brothers Joe (Dorothy) Riggs of Kennett, MO and Charles (Anna) Riggs who preceded her in death. Numerous nephews and nieces and many wonderful friends.

Bonnie loved to travel and experience diverse cultures, live music, theater and dancing, decorating, and entertaining, spending time with friends, family and grandchildren whenever possible. She attended Our Savior Lutheran Church in Saint Petersburg, FL.

The visitation is from 4 to 8 PM on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary. The funeral service will follow on Thursday, November 14, 2019, also at Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary at 10am. The burial will be held at the Sunset Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations in her name to the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Missouri.

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