Bonnie Jeanne Ammon's Obituary
Bonnie Jeanne Ammon, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away at the age of 84 on January 30, 2026. Bonnie was born on April 26 in Akron, OH to Jeanne Alberta Miller and Edgar Benton Bramlett. She also lived in West Bloomfield, MI and Haworth, NJ before retiring to Palm Coast, FL.
Bonnie was a shining light in life for all that had the privilege to know her. Her journey on this earth was marked by love, compassion and infinite self-sacrifice. Her passing has left a void in the hearts of many, yet comfort can be found in knowing that she has many angels and guides leading her to her eternal home.
Known as Bonnie Jeanne the Beauty Queen in high school, most are unaware of her challenging upbringing that she not only overcame but transformed herself into a beauty queen inside as well. She was also affectionately known as Bonbon and Nonnie.
Many misunderstood Bonnie’s quiet, shy nature. Though a woman of few words, those she spoke were insightful, powerful and succinct, exhibiting her well-roundedness, unique spirit, and her sense of humor. Nothing slipped by her.
A beacon of inspiration, Bonnie was the definition of selfless altruism, always putting others ahead of herself, from her insatiable volunteer and community involvement such as Meals on Wheels to more personal gestures such as annually making a full Thanksgiving meal for a family who was unable to afford their own.
A creative woman, Bonnie’s passions included playing cards, making jewelry, singing and listening to music, gardening, drawing, and beautifying the world.
She married her late husband and love of her life of over 58 years, Robert, in 1966. Beyond shared creative pursuits, they especially treasured their ritual Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune evenings, playfully competing as she held Bob’s hand.
Bonnie joined Bob on his work-related world travels when she could, where together they explored a plethora of cultures including a memorable trek in Africa where they experienced its vast beauty amid the elephants, giraffes and other wonderous creatures from both the ground and the rare vantage point of a hot air balloon. Seeing the Masai Tribe upon landing was one of her most precious memories. She’s visited Europe with both her late husband and with her best friend Vicki Moore, wandered the streets of Istanbul, and zip-lined through the jungles of Costa Rica. Other treasured family and friends’ trips include frequent visits to the Caribbean and to Montauk, NY.
A wise yet humble woman of grit and resourcefulness, Bonnie would stop at nothing to do right by her family. She in fact educated herself to the point of contradicting professionals to, for example, go on to alter their decision-making which in turn forever altered the lives of her children for the better. Bonnie’s work ethic was matchless; she took on numerous jobs with the intent of not merely supporting her family but gifting them with the benefits of the varied work she thoughtfully undertook.
Bonnie was preceded in passing by her parents, her eldest daughter Allison, and her husband Robert. She’s survived by her brothers Larry, Marty (& Marty's spouse & Bonnie's dear friend) Mary Bramlett) and Jimmy Dean, her daughters Ashley and Aimée, Aimée’s spouse Judith who along with Aimee cared for Bob and Bonnie for over a decade, grandchildren Kayla, Mason, Sydney, Jack, nephews Matt & Craig, nieces Chandra, Melissa & Heather, and numerous other beloved relatives and friends. Her recent pride and joy is Mason and his spouse Lindsay’s child, Bonnie’s great-grandchild, Charlotte Jade.
Raised Episcopalian, the family converted to Judaism. However, in general, Bonnie was an openminded and empathetic spiritual woman, believing in an interconnected consciousness of all beings both in the world we know and in the universe that continues to be revealed.
Bonnie chose cremation, not wishing for a formal service, though comments, anecdotes and memories, and prayers, regardless of one’s religious beliefs, are very welcome, either on her FB page, https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FAFqkzJiZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr, or on the Heritage site.
As a cancer survivor, Bonnie prefers any donations made in her name go to a research or support foundation, to https://Water.org, to NPR or other worthy cultural and arts organizations, or to The Humane Society, as Bonnie has always been an animal lover, rescuer and advocate.
Bonnie will forever have a profound and everlasting impact. One of her greatest desires is that everyone embrace gratitude and instill in others the indispensability of light and love. Her shining memory is a blessing to the world.
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