Surrounded by her children and the love of her family, extended family and friends, Bonnie Joann Ronk passed away on Saturday Jan. 30, 2021.
Joann was born April 6, 1936 to parents Everett and Flora Graves, of Fairview. She has been a resident of the Jakes Run community for 48 years.
Joann was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Norbert Ronk Jr., and her grandson, Charles Steven Self Jr.
She was also preceded in death by brothers, Burl Graves and Walter Graves.
Joann, in her younger life, wore many hats. She had been a beautician, bookkeeper, nursing assistant and a country store owner. She always liked traveling with her husband. On a moment’s notice he would say “pack a bag, let’s go,” and she would be ready for any new adventure. She has always been a homemaker, a job in which she excelled. She loved cooking and baking and her cinnamon rolls, graham cracker pie and nut rolls were favorites of everyone who knew her. She was a very proud Mother and Nan and was always happiest when she had all of her children and their families under one roof.
Joann is survived by her daughter, Tamara (Steve) Self, of Morgantown; son, Norbert Ronk III, of Crandall, Texas; and son, Todd (Vernita) Ronk, of Carrollton, Va.
She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kassi (Josh) Holdren, of Fairmont, Joshua Ronk, of Alexandria, Va., and Naomi Brooke Ronk, of Crandall, Texas.
Joann is also survived by six siblings; sister, Bonita Toothman, of Fairview; brother, Scott (Marie) Graves, of Fairmont; sister, Ada Eddy, of Rivesville; sister, Rita Pope, of Milford, N.J.; sister, Patty Cahill, of Hampton, N.J.; and sister, Jean Quick (Paul), of Phillipsburg, N.J.
She is also survived by several nieces and nephews in West Virginia, New Jersey, Florida and Michigan.
A private family service will be held at the Owen-Neely Funeral Home on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021.
Private family visitation will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. with interment at St. Lukes Cemetery in Mooresville.
The Rev. Gary Thomas will be officiating.
