She is survived by her spouse Kaylor Voorhies, step-son Jack, mother Sharon Matthews, step-father James Matthews, father John Holmes, step-mother Joan Holmes, sisters Lynn Smith and Beth Holmes, and brothers John Mark and Steven Holmes.
Bonnie lived in Germany for two years with her mother and step-father before returning to the US and graduating from Stockbridge High School in 1989. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from East Tennessee State University in June 1993. She also earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Culinary Science from the Culinary Institute of Virginia in August 2010.
She worked in the food industry as a merchandiser for 7-Up in California for several years before moving to Virginia and working for Herrs Foods where she was selected Salesperson of the year four times. She worked for several restaurants after getting her culinary degree, but was forced to give it up when she became ill, and moved back to Georgia.
A viewing and celebration of life will be held at the Horis A Ward Funeral Home Fairview Chapel, 376 Fairview Road, Stockbridge, GA on Friday November 23, 2018 from 12- 2PM. Because of Bonnie’s immense love of all animals, donations in her name to your favorite animal shelter, in lieu of flowers, will be appreciated.
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