Bonnie Lynn McElroy Anthony, 99, of Indianola, passed away, Saturday, June 17, 2023, at South Sunflower County Hospital in Indianola.

Bonnie was born February 12, 1924, in Potts Camp, to Steve and Odie Mae Parkerson McElroy. She married Leroy Anthony and together they made their home in Indianola. Bonnie and Leroy owned Leroy Anthony Farms and farmed together for many years. After his death, she hired a farm manager and continued to farm. Bonnie was a very special person; she was strong and very independent. When she was younger, she enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, and showing horses. She also enjoyed working in her yard and growing flowers. Bonnie was always very determined; she lived by herself and did her own house cleaning at 99 years old. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Bonnie definitely leaves a legacy of hard work, determination, and love with her family.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leroy Anthony; sister, Elouise; and two grandsons, Bob Crawford and Eric Van Crawford.

She is survived by three daughters, Barbara Crawford (Bobby) of Indianola, Pat Lyon (Carlis) of Indianola, and Melanie Roper (William) of La Jolla, California; son, Jeff Anthony of Indianola; brother, Pete McElroy of Aberdeen; sister, Janice Miller (Paul) of Pearl; six grandchildren; and twenty-eight great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 21, 2023, from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm, at Burton Funeral Home in Indianola. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm at the funeral home. The burial will follow in Indianola City Cemetery. Burton Funeral Home of Indianola has been entrusted with arrangements.