Death date: Dec 4, 2017
Alice Virginia Baggett Bonds, 76, of Bella Vista, Arkansas and a lifelong resident of Northwest Arkansas, passed away peacefully December 2 surrounded by her precious family at Circle of Life Legacy Village in Bentonville. She was Read Obituary
Sending our heartfelt condolences to Alice's family. We have known Alice for many years and appreciate all the many talents and love for others that she showed.
Praying for peace and comfort during this time of celebration of Alice's life.
I am so sorry to hear of Alice's passing. I've known Alice since she and her sister and parents were our neighbors in the 1950s. Later she married one of our classmates, "Pete" Bonds, and attended many of our class reunions. One special relationship with my family was when my mother, Irma, asked that she and her two sisters, Mary and Thelma, come to Innisfree Assisted Living to share their talents of singing and playing . My sincere condolences to all her family.
Alice was such a beautiful person! Her beautiful spirit, beautiful smile, and beautiful voice were a blessing to everyone she met. It was a pleasure to work with her when she came to the Schmieding Center. We all especially enjoyed the times when she played the piano at Dr. Wright’s home at Christmas and we all gathered around to sing carols. I know we’ll be singing together again in Heaven, and the truth is – it won’t be long until we are singing together again.
But for today, our hearts are heavy. We miss a dear, dear friend. I pray especially for the Lord to give special strength and comfort to Pete and all of Alice’s family and her many friends.
A candle was lit by Kathy and Carl Mayhall
on December 5, 2017 6:57 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with Pete and all of Alice's loved ones. We are sorry that we are unable to attend the services for Alice on Wednesday. Alice was a truly kind, loving, caring and compassionate person. She shared all of those God given gifts with so many over so many years. We will never forget her visits, kindness and her ability to make our Bob laugh in the final stages of cancer in 1979 and 1980. Alice will always have a special place in our hearts. She will be missed, but we're certain she has a very special home in Heaven. May God bless and hold you in his comforting arms during this difficult time.
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Mary, my deepest condolences in your sister's passing. I'm sorry I was unable to be there today to comfort you and your family. I have been under the weather and didn't read the paper until now. I know you have many memories, so cherish them as I do mine.
I was visiting in the home of our son and his family in Conway, Tuesday, and saw Alice's name in the list of obituaries in the paper. I am sad to learn of the death of my high school classmate, but happy for the memories her name brought to mind. Her smiling face and friendship are my first and lasting memories. Those and the many times she played, with infinite patience, for the "Four J's" in our junior and senior years at BHS are something I will always be thankful for. I also remember her and Pete welcoming me warmly into their home during our class reunions. In reading her obituary, I see that she continued to give of herself. I'm sorry for the loss her family, and especially Pete, are suffering. Our Lord now holds her in His Eternal Arms. Amen.
We will always remember Alice for her loving smile, generous heart, and sense of humor, always!! She was a very special person and had the ability to make all those who had the privilege of knowing her, feel special as well. We've know Pete and Alice for almost 30 years and enjoyed our annual caroling at Christmas time with the Crafton Family. Sitting around the piano and playing Christmas carols with Alice is something I will always treasure. May God Bless and Comfort the family through the holidays and years to come. Her absence will be felt by all who knew her, but her memory lives on in our hearts.
Mrs. Alice was a precious soul that always had a kind word and a smile for all who came into contact with her. She was so generous and helped mentor me through nursing school. I can only hope to be half the nurse she was. I will miss seeing her in the choir at church, her gentleness, her humor and always quick with a hug . Mr. Pete, I am so sorry for your loss. I am so sorry I found out too late about her passing to be at her service. Love and prayers of comfort for you and your family.
A candle was lit by Brett and Kristy Mize
on December 7, 2017 11:48 AM
Pete, Mary and family. I was so deeply sorry to learn of Alice’s passing. I hadn’t seen her in years, but always loved her. She was loved by many. My sincerest condolences to all of you.
