Bonnie Sue Beeding Gardner, age 81, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025, while at Grayson Creek Assisted Living in Welcome. She was born on November 26, 1943, in Forsyth County to the late James Irvin and Linda Phillips Beeding. Bonnie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Known for her warmth, kindness, and deep faith, she dedicated her life to her family and her work at Ledford Senior High School. Bonnie’s gentle spirit and unwavering love for others left a lasting impact on all who knew her.
Surviving are two sons, Jason Glenn Gardner (Ann Liebschutz) of Arlington, Virginia, and Jimmy Howard Gardner (Krisie) of East Bend, NC; three grandchildren, Saleen Shelby Gardner of King, NC, Kylie Tate Gardner of East Bend, NC, and Jacob Knox Gardner of Arlington, Virginia; one brother, Glenn Clark Fields (Cindy) of Winston-Salem, NC; and two sisters, Karen F. Anderson (Larry) of Lexington, NC, and Rita F. Cygan (Michael) of Butler, Pennsylvania.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, 3250 High Point Rd., Winston-Salem. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home, 10301 N. NC Hwy 109, Winston-Salem.
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