Bonnie Elouise Caldwell

Service for Bonnie Caldwell will be 10:00a.m., Thursday, January 2, 2025, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home Chapel. Bonnie passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. She was 83.

Bonnie Elouise Caldwell, born on November 10, 1941, in Okemah, Oklahoma, to Arthur James and Grace Evelyn (Branscum) Evans. She pursued her education in Santa Maria, California, where she graduated with the class of 1960. She continued her studies at a Bible School in Canada, which enriched her spiritual life and led to a remarkable journey into nursing school in London, reflecting on her lifelong dedication to learning and helping others. During this time she also toured Greece and various parts of Europe with her fellow nursing students. 

In October of 1970, Bonnie married Andy Caldwell. They initially resided in California before ultimately making Inola, Oklahoma, their home for many years. Bonnie's love for baking led her to begin creating delicious cakes at home for various celebrations. Her passion soon blossomed into a professional venture when she opened "Sugar and Spice," a bakery in Pryor, where she served the community with her sweet creations for five years. After selling the bakery, Bonnie joined Homeland Grocery, starting as a cake decorator and eventually becoming the manager of the bakery department until her retirement in 2007.

Bonnie was not just a professional; she was a vibrant participant in her community. She enjoyed traveling to various National Parks and was an avid sports fan, particularly fond of football, tennis, and the Professional Bull Riders Association. Her philanthropic spirit shone brightly through her volunteer work with several organizations, including the Crisis Pregnancy Outreach. However, her greatest joy came from her family, especially her grandchildren, with whom she shared countless moments and memories, attending their events and activities with unwavering support. Bonnie held her church community close to her heart, where she found connection and companionship among her church family.

Bonnie is survived by her loving children, Cori Longfellow and her husband Tom, and Drew Caldwell and his wife Becca. She also leaves behind her treasured grandchildren: Evan Longfellow, Ian Longfellow, Allie Longfellow, Cash Caldwell, Evie Caldwell, Alex Fox, Ryan Fox, and Owen Fox. Bonnie's former husband, Andy Caldwell, also remains as part of her legacy. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Grace Evans.