Bonnie Sue Markham

Bonnie Sue Markham, 81, of Glenwood, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025. Born on November 7, 1943, to Ola and Wesley Kitchens, Bonnie lived a life filled with love, family, and cherished memories.

On April 23, 1962, Bonnie married the love of her life, JC “Travis” Markham, and together they built a beautiful family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Travis Markham; her son, Jimmy Markham; her granddaughter, Brittany Markham; her parents, Ola and Wesley Kitchens; her brothers, Wesley Kenneth Kitchens Jr. and Charles Clarence Kitchens; and her sister, Norma Wright.

Bonnie is survived by her devoted sisters, Betty Carter and Paggy Lambert; her sons and daughter-in-law, JC Troyce Markham and Debbie, and Robert Allen Markham; her cherished grandchildren, Justin McAnelly, Tasha and Kyle Hawthorn, Kelsey and Joseph Mobbs, Heather Markham, Colby Markham, Randi Markham, and Zachary Markham; her adored great-grandchildren, Alexandrea, Lacie, Kaydence, John, Paisley, Jolene, Cohen, Gabriel, Jacob, and Evelyn; and her precious great-great-granddaughter, Delilah.

Bonnie’s greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, whose visits always brought a sparkle to her eyes. She loved traveling with her sisters, camping in the summer, and cheering at her grandchildren’s sporting events. Her warmth and enthusiasm for life left an indelible mark on everyone who knew her.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the Smith Family Funeral Home Chapel in Glenwood, with Bro. Brian Hill and Bro. Melvin Markham officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Glenwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Joseph Mobbs, Gene Shirley, Dan Dollar, Donald Porter, Kevin Golden, and Devin Smith.