Bonnie "Thomas" Wood

Bonnie T. Wood, age 81, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away on March 11, 2026. Born April 14, 1944, in Elliottville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Ruben and Sybrina Sparks Thomas.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, John Carl Thomas, Emma Lee Smith, Edith Chadwell, Ruby Elam, Claudie Thomas, Vinda Moore, Mary Jane Kidd, Madge Elliott, Clayton Thomas, and Bertha Sue Hardin; two grandsons, David Joshua Stegall and Calvin Michael Reynolds; and two nephews, Collin Trent Thomas and Edward Earhart, who lost their lives while serving their country.

Bonnie is survived by her daughters, Angela Jo Stegall (Tim), Sarah Jane Lykins (Gary), Jeanette Elaine Knepp, Donna Gail Conlee (Gary), Rebecca Lynn Cassity (Walter), and Chelsea Fultz; 17 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, James E. Thomas and Clyde A. Thomas (Charlotte), along with many nieces, nephews, extended relatives, and dear friends.

A compassionate and dedicated nurse, Bonnie was recognized by the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels for her care of the elderly. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who cherished her family above all. A gifted storyteller, she shared her tales with laughter, wisdom, and a spark of mischief that brought joy to all who knew her. Bonnie felt most alive near the water, finding peace fishing and snorkeling in Tampa Bay and the Cayman Islands alongside her beloved husband, Churchill Wood. Her stories and the love she gave will live on through the many lives she touched.