Bonnie Sullivan

Bonnie Sullivan February 17, 1942 - January 17, 2025 Bonnie Lee Ufer was born in Tarpon Springs Florida and was proceeded in death by her parents Walter Eaton Ufer, Ossie Hendry Ufer, her mother Johnnie Ferguson, and sister Juanita Moore. Bonnie moved to St. Marks Florida as a child and grew up in Carrabelle Florida where she attended school and began her career in the culinary industry. As a young woman she worked at what are now known as historical establishments, including the Georgian, the White Kitchen, and Martha Ann’s. She went on to become a Certified Dietary Manager through the University of Florida followed by employment as the Dietary Manager of the Carrabelle Hospital, Wakulla Manor, and retired from Inner Harbour. After retirement Bonnie enjoyed time and travels with her children and grandchildren. She also served her community by cooking meals for the staff and volunteers of the Wakulla County Supervisor of Elections. Lastly, her servant’s heart and her love of cooking led her to one of her greatest joys, serving the Lord in the kitchen. She loved cooking for her church family at Sopchoppy First Baptist Church and Lake Ellen Baptist Church. Peacefully at home exactly one month shy of 83 still beaming with light and love she went home to her Lord and Savior. Bonnie was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a great-great grandmother, as well as an artisan of food, a nature lover, a scuba diver, and she loved to fish. She was also known to enjoy a sit in her tree stand. Most endearing of all, she was a collector of things and people; she loved pretty things and never met a stranger. Bonnie was widowed by beloved husband Ronnie Surber, then proceeded in death by her beloved husband William “Bill” Sullivan. She is survived by her 3 daughters: Teresa Bailey (Cheryl), Johnnie Cook (Lamont), and Debbie Barley (John); grandchildren, Jordan Peeples (Ashley), Austin Cook (Kendall), Bailey Cook/ John Mark Browne (Angie), Kristen Wright (Jim), Adam Browne (Libby), Jared Barley (Ashley), and Jessica Barley (Bruce); great-grandchildren, Sadie, Sammy/ Bo, James, Jacob/ Calynn, Collins, Wyatt/ Westley/ William/ Dublyn and Isaac; great-great-grandchildren, Asher and Jasper; and sister, Dottie Lowrey. Bonnie is also survived by her additional children: Peggy Barnidge (Blake), Charlene Kelly (Jeff), Michelle Bunce (John), Billie Gail Senn/ Ronnie Gene Surber (Darlene), James Surber (Sandy), Robert Surber (Su), Cindi O'Bryan (Robert). She was blessed with 24 Grandchildren, 36 Great-Grandchildren, and 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren. Our mother, grandmother, friend, and sister in Christ will be cherished always, and missed deeply. Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Lake Ellen Baptist Church, Crawfordville Florida Visitation will begin at 11:00, service at noon, followed by lunch at 1:00 Skip and Trey Young, along with Paula and Kimberly are assisting the family with arrangements. 850-926-5919, www/familyfhc.com