Bonnie Jean (Rigney) Terry

Bonnie Jean Terry, 85, of LaFontaine, passed away at 9:56 a.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Bonnie was born to Cecil and Sarah Ruth (Evans) Rigney on January 19, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan.

Bonnie was a 1955 graduate of LaFontaine High School. She then graduated from Ball State Teachers College with a bachelor's degree and master's degree. She married Maurice O. Terry on June 16, 1962. He passed away on April 24, 2017. She worked as a teacher for MSD of Wabash County School Corporation, retiring after 38 years. Bonnie and Maurice were avid Alabama and Purdue fans and enjoyed spending time with lake friends and family at Lake Sechrist. She was a member of LaFontaine United Methodist Church, Pi Kappa Sigma, Sigma Kappa, Wabash County Retired Teachers Association, and Indiana State Retired Teachers. She was also involved with Meals on Wheels and Red Cross of Wabash, Indiana. 

Bonnie is survived by two brothers, Dr. Robert Rigney of North Vernon, Indiana, Thomas (Carolyn) Rigney of Marion, Indiana; nieces and nephews, Michael (Amanda) Rigney of LaFontaine, Indiana, Kelly (Gary) Pelkey of Muncie, Indiana, John (June) Rigney of Greensburg, Indiana, Stephanie Rigney of LaFontaine, Indiana; eight great nieces and nephews; four great-great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one infant son, Shawn O. Terry, who passed away on October 30, 1963, and one nephew, David Rigney, who passed away on November 17, 2014. 

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at LaFontaine United Methodist Church, 2 West Kendall Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Pastor Susan Shambaugh officiating. Burial will follow at LaFontaine I.O.O.F Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2023, at LaFontaine United Methodist Church.

Preferred memorials can be directed to LaFontaine United Methodist Church, 2 West Kendall Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Bonnie Terry's final arrangements.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

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