Bonnie L. Wills

A Celebration of Life Service for Bonnie L. Wills, 78 of Nashport, will be held on Monday, August 16, 2010 at 10:00 AM at the Criss-Schoedinger Funeral Home with Minister Ray Russell officiating. Burial will follow at Smith Chapel Cemetery.

Mrs. Wills was born in Mt. Perry, Ohio on January 13, 1932 to the late Ralph and Zada (Forgrave) Chalfant. She passed away on Friday at LPN Health Care Facility while surrounded by her family and those who loved and cared for her.

Prior to retirement, she was a cleaning matron for the Newark City Schools and Licking Valley Schools. She was a member of the Perryton Church of Christ. She was a great cook and was well known for her homemade pies. She was a devoted homemaker and loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include her children, James E. (Pam) Wills of Newark, Vicky L. (Warren) Wright of Reform, Darla J. (Ray) Russell of Hanover, Evelyn K (Rick) Ford of Newark and Jeffrey E. Wills of Nashport; daughter-in-law, Brenda Wills of Newark; 14 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; her beloved dog, Heidi Jo; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth H. Wills on June 8, 1995; one son, Kenneth M. Wills on October 2, 2007; two sisters and one brother.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. Wills to the LPN Activities Department. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

The Wills family wishes to extend their gratitude and appreciation to LPN Health Care Facility, for all of their kindness and care provided to our mother.

Family and friends may call at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark on Sunday from 5:00-8:00 PM.