Bonnie Sue Kerr Stephens, 71, Columbia

Bonnie Sue Kerr Stephens, of Columbia, passed from this life Monday, March 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.  She was 71 years of age.

Born July 25, 1954, in Somerset, she was a daughter of the late Olie and Martha Ann Bolin Kerr.  Bonnie was a homemaker that enjoyed gardening and cooking delicious meals. She loved Jesus and her family. Bonnie enjoyed attending Faith Temple Full Gospel Church and singing of her love of the Lord with others.  She was the kind of person who would always see the best in everyone.  Bonnie treasured spending time with her family.  They were all her pride and joy and meant the world to her.

Survivors include her beloved husband, Ronnie Stephens; two sons, Joshua (and Wanda) Hudson, of Columbia, and Bobby Dale Crews, of Russell Springs; two daughters, Shanna (and Larry) Keith, of Campbellsville, and Brenda Hernandez, of Columbia; twelve grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; three brothers, Bobby Kerr, Jeff Kerr, and Otis Kerr; and one sister, Ruth Hoover.

In addition to her parents, Bonnie is preceded in death by a son, Lilburn Ray Hudson, Jr; three brothers, Charles Kerr, Carlie Kerr, and Kenneth Kerr; and three sisters, Maxine Burton, Doris Cook, and Darlene Kerr.

Cremation rites were honored according to Bonnie’s wishes.  No services are planned.

Arrangements for Bonnie Sue Stephens are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home.  An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.