Bonnie Sue Cockrell Baker, 81, of Indianola, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at South Sunflower County Hospital in Indianola.

Bonnie was born October 15, 1940, in Linn, to James Leonard Cockrell and Mary Powell Cockrell. She worked for Modern Line Products for 42 years prior to her retirement. Bonnie was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family and cooking was her passion. Bonnie was a devoted member of Second Baptist Church in Indianola for many years, where she served as Church Hostess.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Billy Baker; son, James Darrell Baker; grandson, Justin Baker; and brother, Dudley Cockrell.

Bonnie is survived by two sons, Derwin Baker of Oxford and Phil (Carole) Baker of Nixa, Missouri; two sisters, Nadine (Jimmy) McDaniel of Byhalia and Ellen (Johnny) Soliz of Cleveland; granddaughter, Brittany (Westley) Harris of Benton, Arkansas; granddaughter-in-law, Stacie Baker of Bolivar, Missouri; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, Friday, September 30, 2022, at Burton Funeral Home in Indianola. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 am with Rev. Duane Keith officiating. Burial will follow in Indianola Memorial Gardens. Burton Funeral Home of Indianola has been entrusted with arrangements.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Indywood for their wonderful care of their mother.