Bonita "Bonnie" Elizabeth DeCerbo

Bonnie was born in Danville, Virginia to Roy W. Isom Sr. and Rebecca Isom on November 5, 1950. She attended Falls Church High School (Class of ‘69), where she was an active member of many musical theater and choir organizations. During her Junior year, Bonnie met her husband Douglas “Doug” Michael DeCerbo Sr. (Class of ‘68).

Upon graduation, Bonnie and Doug married on September 6, 1969. Bonnie spent the next 40 years working as a C&P telephone clerk, FCPS bus driver, waitress and manager at Anita’s Mexican Food and finally The Silver Diner. Her true passion however remained music. During the 70’s and 80’s Bonnie aspired to be a country music singer having written, recorded and copyrighted numerous songs. Later on she enjoyed performing with Sweet Adelines International and Vienna-Falls Chorus. She also enjoyed bowling in numerous leagues, playing softball for the “Babes” and spending time with her husband and friends at the Arlington-Fairfax Elks Lodge.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband Douglas Michael DeCerbo Sr., her parents Roy and Rebecca Isom, and two brothers, David and Jeffrey Isom. Bonnie is survived by her two sons Douglas Michael DeCerbo Jr. (Jennifer) of Fredericksburg, VA and David Matthew DeCerbo (Joanne) of Fairfax, VA; four grandchildren, Tony, Tommy, Mia and Jackson; and two brothers, Roy Isom Jr of Basye, VA and Charles Isom of Centreville, VA.

Visitation will be held at Demaine Funeral Home - Fairfax, 10565 Main St., Fairfax, VA 22030, on November 5, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A Funeral Service will be held at Demaine Funeral Home - Fairfax, 10565 Main St., Fairfax, VA 22030, US, on November 6, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crohn's & Colitis Foundation at https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/.