Bonnie Fary

Bonnie Ruth Darden Fary, 94, of Locust Hill, VA passed from this life and from us on Thursday, December 6, 2018. Bonnie was born on September 21, 1925 in Madras, AL to George Dewey and Willie Mae Darden. Her family then relocated to Ponce De Leon, FL. On December 18, 1944 she married Russell Willis Fary, a handsome young U.S. Army Air Forces pilot stationed at Eglin Field. The two then moved to Locust Hill where they lived for sixty years and Bonnie served as Post Mistress for thirty years. Her service there, hard work and unforgettable laughter helped her to become a trusted and well respected member of her community.

Along with her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband; siblings, Ruby Wells and Robert Darden and her daughter in law Sandra M. Fary. She is survived by her children, Diane F. Graham (Doyle McIntosh), Russell Willis Fary, Jr and special friend Caryn, Wayne D. Fary; grandchildren, Amy M. Fary, Gregory Felton Graham of Charleston, SC, Kaitlyn D. Fary and also her beloved cat Smokey.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Monday, December 10th at Harmony Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the women who provided such incredible care during this difficult time. These women include her home health nurses Angela and Dawn, and her loving caregivers, Alma, Barbara, Patsy and Raquel. They also wish to thank the caring nursing staff of Walter Reed Hospital and the staff at Direct Access Healthcare.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Middlesex Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 98, Deltaville, VA 23043 or the Hartfield Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 205, Hartfield, VA 23071. A heartfelt thanks as well to both of them for always responding with such kindness, help and compassion. Faulkner Funeral Homes, Bristow-Faulkner Chapel, Saluda, is assisting the family.