Bonnie Ruston Carwile

Bonnie Ruston Carwile, a longtime resident of Wynne, passed away at her home surrounded by family on February 11, 2024. She was born November 19, 1930 in Parkin, to Charles Gifford Ruston and Edna Bramlett Ruston. She graduated from Parkin High School in 1948 and married David Joseph Carwile on November 6, 1949. They made their life together in Parkin, Memphis and Wynne until David’s death in 2005. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Charles Ruston, her sister Erma Brunson and brother-in-law Ted Brunson, and a nephew, Craig Ruston. Bonnie is survived by her son, Grant Carwile (Angie) of Charleston, SC, and her daughter, Lynn Gardner (Bobby) of Wynne. She leaves behind two grandsons, Brice Gardner of Wynne and Jay Gardner of Rogers, and a granddaughter, Mollie Ping of Boston, MA. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Janice Ruston, her nephews Roger Pool (Gail) and Chuck Pool, her niece Tonya Ruston, two grandnieces and two great-grand nephews. She also leaves behind a sister-in-law Linda Smith (Homer), her niece Mary Lou Finley and nephew Don Carwile. Bonnie and David moved to Wynne in 1960. She worked for 23 years for the Wynne School District, first as secretary to the Vice-Principal of the High School, then as secretary to the Superintendent, retiring in 1993. Bonnie was always very involved in her church, Wynne Presbyterian, and loved her church family dearly. Throughout her time in Wynne, and especially after her retirement, she spent much time with her friends, enjoying coffee gatherings, dominoes, cards, exercise classes, and various frequent social gatherings. She also loved watching Razorback games of any sport. Above all else and throughout her life, Bonnie devoted her undying attention and boundless love to her family. The family would like to thank her wonderful, compassionate, loving caregivers of the last few years, Joyce Holland and Rita Meredith, both of whom are now and will forevermore be members of our family. The family also expresses its deep gratitude to the nurses, aides and staff of Gentiva Home Hospice for their care and guidance during Bonnie’s final journey in this life. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024, from 5:30 – 7:00 pm at Wynne Presbyterian Church. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Cogbill Cemetery at 10:00 am, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 am at Wynne Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wynne Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 585, Wynne, Arkansas 72396 or Little Sheep Day School, P. O. Box 585, Wynne, Arkansas 72396.

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Bonnie Ruston Carwile

November 19, 1930 - February 11, 2024