Mrs. James D. (Bonnadean) Collins (nee Gardner) went home suddenly to be with her Savior on February 24, 2024. The rock of our family, our beloved wife, mom, grandma, great grandma and dearest friend exemplified Jesus' love, caring and selflessness in everything she did. She will be missed desperately until we join her in heaven.

Bonnie's life will be celebrated at 11:00am Friday March 1, 2024 at New Hope Baptist Church, Coal Valley, with family greeting friends from 10:00am to service time. Visitation will be held Thursday at New Hope Baptist Church from 4:00-7:00pm. Burial will be in Rock Island National Cemetery.

Bonnie was born in Woodlawn IL on April 4, 1934 to Christopher Columbus and Etta Lou (Modglin) Gardner. She grew up as an only child on a farm and learned a work ethic that lasted until February 24, 2024.

Bonnie met her beloved and cherished husband Jim in Mt Vernon IL, and they married on March 11, 1955. They welcomed four children, all who love her dearly and will miss everything about her. James Alan (Dora) Collins, Hudson FL, Kristi Ann (Michael) Murray, Milan IL, Sheri Lyn Gardner (Kenneth) Hand, Cumming GA and Kyle Dale (Deanna) Collins, St. Louis MO.

Bonnie served her Lord faithfully and shared her loving kindness with everyone she met. She was a member of NorthCrest Calvary Baptist Church, Moline IL, serving as Treasurer up until the day of her passing.

Bonnie was a homemaker for the first portion of her married life, until their children were well established in school. She then became a Procurement Analyst for the Department of the Army where she was a stellar employee.

In addition to her husband and children/spouses, Bonnie leaves behind beloved grandchildren Nicole Bybee, Alisa (Landon) Krueger, Brant (Jennifer) Jensen, Shayna (Derek) Stevens, Cody Jensen, Kelsie Hand, Cameron Hand (fiancée Caitlyn Bryant), Jessica (Michael) Woodworth, Devin (Angie) Collins, Morgan Nunley, Jon Nunley, Samuel de Menezes, Daniel de Menezes, Rafael de Menezes, and Larissa de Menezes. In addition, great grandchildren remain: Mathew and Hannah Brennan; Sydney, Natalie, Grace and Ryder Jensen; Madison, Emmalyn, Jep and Layton James Stevens; Isaiah and Kristin Jensen; Charlie Jacob and Ronan Woodworth; Frederico, Gustavo and Vitor Menezes.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents and an infant sister, Audrey Marjorie.

Bonnie was loved and respected by all who knew her. Mom, we love you forever and will see you in heaven for eternity. You were the best mom we could have ever hoped for. Your life is a testament of Jesus' love, sacrifice and faithfulness.

Jeremiah 29:11-13

Proverbs 31:10-31

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bonnie's name to NorthCrest Calvary Baptist Church, 3004 56th Street, Moline, IL 61265.