Bonnie Merrell of Globe, AZ departed this life on Wednesday 20, 2021. She was born on June 3, 1949 in Pomerene, Arizona. Bonnie was the eldest child of Camilla Fenn Smith and Joel Hansen Smith. She and her ten siblings were raised in Mesa, Arizona. To escape the summer heat Bonnie and family enjoyed fun filled summers on the Smith Ranch in Show Low, AZ. Bonnie developed a love for music at a young age. Her talents as a violinist and pianist were shared with others and served as an expression of testimony and love.

Bonnie married her sweetheart, Dale W. Merrell on May 5, 1979. Together they raised 4 beautiful children in Globe, Arizona. Bonnie received a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and a master's degree from Arizona State University. She worked in the community as an educator and social worker. Bonnie enjoyed gardening, family history, and emergency preparedness. Over the years Bonnie became a painting enthusiast. Her artistic creations depict an appreciation of nature, family, and faith. Bonnie's membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints served as a beacon of strength throughout her life. Her greatest love was quality time spent with family.

She was predeceased by her father, Joel Smith, her sister Janeen Smith (Noble), and her brothers Steven and Laverl Smith. She is survived by her Mother Camilla Fenn Smith; her sons Glenn Merrell (Bianca), Allan Merrell (Tess), David Merrell (Kara); her daughter Cyleste Farnsworth (David); and her siblings Joella Brown (John), Fred Smith (Leta), Dean Smith (Cyndee), Kevin Smith (Karen), Arlen Smith (Stacey), Eric Smith, and Larry Smith (Reylene); as well as eleven beloved grandchildren (Ashley, Travis, Ethan, Henry, Layla, Timothy, Melanie, Scarlet, Eleanor, Nathan, and Matthew.