Bonnie Jean Buck's Obituary
Bonnie Jean Buck
On November 13, 2025, Bonnie Jean Buck of Mt Pleasant, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It was a day of angels rejoicing and a grand welcoming on the streets of gold. Our minds cannot fathom how glorious that day really was for Bonnie. Those of us left here, find comfort in this heavenly celebration. Even with saddened hearts, we reflect on God’s faithfulness and His love for us and our love for Bonnie. We will miss Bonnie dearly.
Bonnie was a believer and a follower of the Lord Jesus. He was the focus of her life and her best friend. She made her love for the Lord a testimony of her life. She was always wanting to grow in her faith and learn more, especially in the last 5-6 years of her life. She had an increasing faith even throughout her illness. She declared healing and wholeness and knew the Lord had answered her prayers.
Bonnie had a very deep love for her family too. She bragged about her 3 boys and was so proud of each of them. As a young mother, she was very involved in their lives. She was a little league coach and was quite pleased that her team won the local World Series in 1975.
Bonnie started working in the Clintondale Public Schools as a crossing guard when the boys were young. With great giftedness, professionalism and dedication, Bonnie worked her way up in the school system and retired as the Executive Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools.
She was a great teacher in life and had a way of doing things that brought out the best in people. She was a loyal friend and was also very generous, thoughtful and loving. She had a very keen sense of when others needed a word of encouragement and she was excellent at meeting that need. She loved to make others smile.
She loved her small size, although she joked about “someday” being tall enough to do ‘whatever’. Her petite frame was not a hindrance to her confidence nor her boldness. She was not timid to share her thoughts, sometimes with a little sass and spunk. This was part of her charm.
Bonnie had many interests including reading, doing crossword puzzles, yard work, gardening, bike riding, camping, fishing and traveling. She loved horses and watched horse jumping competitions on TV most everyday. Another of her favorite things to do was to play cards. Euchre was her favorite and she was a bit ruthless in her playing. She liked to win and had a competitive https://nature.If you had the honor of knowing Bonnie, you did win! She was a blessing as a treasured mom, friend and family member. She was dearly loved by her family and others. Her greatest desires were to be with her family and with Jesus. She had both and now is forever in His glorious presence.. What a blessing!
Psalm 23
“The Lord is my Shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; He leads me beside peaceful streams…My cup overflows with blessings. Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.”
Bonnie was born July 1, 1941 in Chesterfield Township, Michigan. Her husband of 31 years, Bruce Buck, preceded her in death in 1991. She was the daughter of the late Frank Jolly and Mildred Pipe Jolly.
Bonnie leaves a legacy of love and faith that continues in the lives of her family. Her three sons, Jeff Buck and Janna of Livonia MI; Kevin Buck and Julie of Mt Pleasant; and Joseph Buck and Dennae of Zionsville,IN. She is survived by her brother Dennis Jolly (Donna) of Gilbert, AZ and her sister Marlene of Huntersville, NC. She also had 11 beloved grandchildren. Haley, Adam, April, Dustin, Aaron, Austin, Maria, Cameron, Peniel, Jayden, Isabella, and Luke.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Monday, December 8 at 6:00 pm at Boomerang Church 28594 Hwy 73, Albemarle, NC 28001.
“While flowers are beautiful, living plants offer a lasting reminder of your love and are deeply appreciated. Because Bonnie’s heart was for others to know the love of Jesus, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Nothing Missing, Nothing Broken Ministries or the Boomerang Church Missions Fund. One of Bonnie’s greatest desires was to help build the Kingdom of God. Thank you, most of all, for your love, prayers, and support for the family during this time. It is a true blessing.”
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