Bonnie L. Forney, 88, of Huntington, IN, passed away on March 26, 2021 at 5:04 p.m. at her residence.
Mrs. Forney was born on March 1, 1933, in Huntington, IN, to Ora and Grace (McBride) Young. Her parents preceded her in death. Bonnie was married to Donald Forney on December 7, 1962. He preceded her in death on February 27, 2001.
Mrs. Forney graduated from Huntington High School. She worked at Schact Rubber and Johnny’s Drive In during high school. She was a restaurant owner along with her husband. They owned Don’s Truck Stop, Warren, IN and the Sulky Restaurant in Huntington, IN. Bonnie was also the bookkeeper for Don’s Novelty. She was a member of the Moose Lodge #837 and a long- time supporter of the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital.
She is survived by one daughter, Vicki (David) McElhaney, Huntington, IN; one sister, Jean Meyer, Huntington, IN and three granddaughters, Melissa McElhaney, Brittney McElhaney, and Stephanie McElhaney all of Huntington, IN.
Along with her parents and husband she was preceded in death by three sisters, June Webber, Nancy Parker, and Betty Stahl.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday March 30, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 at McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday March 31, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN with Josh Kesler officiating.
Burial will be at Star of Hope Cemetery, Huntington, IN.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family to help with funeral costs or Shriner’s Children’s Hospital in care of McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN.
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