Bonnie Sue Kerr Stephens, 71, of Columbia, KY passed from this life on Monday, March 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born July 25, 1954 in Somerset, KY, a daughter of the late Olie and Martha Ann Bolin Kerr. 

Bonnie was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and cooking delicious meals. She loved Jesus and her family. Bonnie enjoyed attending Faith Temple Full Gospel Church and singing of her love of the Lord with others. She was the kind of person who would always see the best in everyone. Bonnie treasured spending time with her family; they were all her pride and joy and meant the world to her.

SURVIVORS:

Her beloved husband: Ronnie Stephens

2 sons: Joshua (and Wanda) Hudson of Columbia, and Bobby Dale Crews of Russell Springs

2 daughters: Shanna (and Larry) Keith of Campbellsville, and Brenda Hernandez of Columbia

12 grandchildren & 16 great-grandchildren

3 brothers: Bobby Kerr, Jeff Kerr, and Otis Kerr

1 sister: Ruth Hoover

In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by a son, Lilburn Ray Hudson, Jr; three brothers: Charles Kerr, Carlie Kerr, and Kenneth Kerr; and three sisters: Maxine Burton, Doris Cook, and Darlene Kerr.

Cremation rites were honored according to Bonnie’s wishes. No services are planned.

Arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.