Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Bonita Brown

1945 - 2026

Bonita Brown, age 81, of Atkins passed away on November 4, 2026 at her home. She was born April 9, 1945, in Atkins, Arkansas to William Clyde “Buddy” Wilson and Elsie Lee Wilson.

Above all else, Bonita loved her children and grandchildren and enjoyed all time spent with them. She loved flowers and had a green thumb, with a beautiful flower garden. She enjoyed fishing with her husband and loved to cook and watch TV. She was a long-time member of Atkins First Assembly of God Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Brown; her brother, Donnie Wilson; and her sister, JoAnn Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Shirley Wilson.

She is survived by her son, Charles Brown (Karen) of Atkins; her daughters, Cheryl Brown Smith (James) of Atkins and Pamela Brown Brown of Atkins; her grandchildren, Amber Brown, Ashley Foster, and Brandy Smith; her great-grandchildren, Colt Foster, Caden Foster, and Ava Brown; her sister, Carolyn Stumbaugh of Atkins; her brother-in-law, Gary Brown of Atkins; and many other family and friends.

All services are private.

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