Bonnie Gross

Bonnie L. Gross, 85, of Mansfield, TX passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024 at Mansfield Methodist Hospital with her loving family by her side.

Bonnie was born August 10, 1939 in Battle Creek, MI to Ralph and Mildred Murray. She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1957.

Bonnie worked for over 20 years in the insurance industry and retired as the claims supervisor from AAA, Michigan.

After retiring, Bonnie relocated to Arlington, TX in 1994 and worked for 11 years in The Kids Zone at the YMCA as a childcare provider where she found great joy in providing loving care to the children and watching them grow from infancy. She was well loved by her peers and forged many long-lasting relationships.

Bonnie married the love of her life, Suzanne Elrod, on December 9, 2016. They were each other’s lifelong companion and best friend. They spent 47 loving years traveling and spending time together.

Bonnie was a woman of incredible faith who was an avid reader and enjoyed sharing books with friends. She loved gardening, walking and watching the birds that visited the many feeders in her yard. Most importantly, she enjoyed spending time with her family and possessed a kind, loving and caring heart and soul.

Bonnie is survived by her loving wife, Suzanne Elrod, children, Julie Derushia of Battle Creek, MI, Doug (Denise) Gross of Jonesbrough, TN, Daniel (Sarah) Gross of Battle Creek, MI, David (Lisa) Gross of Indianapolis, IN, Bonus Son Michael (Mindy) Elrod of Marshall, MI and Bonus Daughter Carrie Elrod- Donaldson of Mansfield, TX, Godson Derek Kelley, Goddaughter Luci Kelley, Sister Sandra (Phil) Allwardt, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family that will forever cherish her memory.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, sister Susan Davis and Grandson Logan Stansbury. A memorial service is scheduled at 1:00pm on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Blessings Funeral Home, 401 Elm St., Mansfield, TX 76063. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Gift of Life Suicide Prevention and St Jude’s Children’s Hospital.