Bonnie F. Crews

Bonnie Headley Crews, of Bartow, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 10,2026, in Lakeland, Florida surrounded by her loving family. Her passing leaves a void in the hearts of those who loved her, but her memory will forever be cherished.

Bonnie was born on May 1, 1950, in Winter Haven, Florida to John L. Headley and Maxine Fowler Headley.

Bonnie’s life was surrounded by family, love and the connections that make life special. She was a part of a large and loving family with multitude of cousins who were raised to be loving and supportive of each other much like siblings. Bonnie had many lifelong friendships and will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her.

Bonnie was a gifted and creative soul who loved attending craft shows and discovering new ideas. She delighted in recreating things that caught her eye and somehow always managed to make them even better than the original. Christmas was always a little sweeter with her homemade cookies and candies that she spent many hours lovingly preparing. She always went above and beyond the call of duty for her beloved nieces and nephews like they were her own children. She enjoyed surrounding herself with family photographs and could always be found aiming her camera towards them at any family function.

She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, her sister Julie Ann Headley, and her in laws Clifton and Mary Crews.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 48 years Jim Crews, her beloved sister Jane Headley Bumgarner-Hodge (Keith), her niece Lori McMahon Cain (Steve Smith), her great niece Kayleigh Hill and her husband Josh and her great nephews Garrett Lonski and Jarred Cain.

Bonnie’s memory will live on in the hearts of her family and all those whose lives she touched. Though she will be deeply missed the love and memories she leaves behind will remain forever.

The family would like to thank the staff and nurses of the Palliative Care Unit and the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center for the kind and compassionate care given to Bonnie and our entire family during her final days. We would also like to thank Good Shepherd Hospice for their assistance.

Family will receive friends Friday , November 13, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow, Florida. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm Friday, November 13, 2026, at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow, Florida. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com.