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Bonita Josephine Bucklew

Date of Death: August 4, 2024

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Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Thursday 8/8, 12:30 pm

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Service
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Thursday 8/8, 1:30 pm

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Memorial

Memorial contributions may be made to
Blue Ridge Hospice
333 W. Cork Street, Suite 405
Winchester, VA 22601

Bonita Josephine Bucklew, 88 of Stephenson, VA, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, peacefully at home.

Jo was born in 1936 in Morgantown, WV, the daughter of the late Chester and Eileen Bolyard. She was a graduate of Morgantown High School. Jo retired after 21 years, working as a secretary in the administration office for Frederick County Public Schools. She was a member and very involved at Wesley United Methodist Church. Jo enjoyed cooking, gardening, crafting and most of all, spending time with her family.

She married Raymond L. Bucklew on April 9, 1955, at Sabra United Methodist Church in Morgantown, WV. He preceded her in death on June 27, 2013.

Jo is survived by her children, Raymond Douglas Bucklew (Karen), Peggy Bucklew Hodgson (Rodney), and Deborah Bucklew McKee (Tim); grandchildren, Bradford Allen Hodgson (Chris), Jennifer Hodgson Spitzer (Jeremy) and Emily Lane Bucklew; great-grandchildren, Madelyn Rae Spitzer, Camden Marquess, Chase Parker Mantz, Benny Wayne Marquess, Emersyn Jean Mantz and Ellie James Mantz; sister, Linda Bolyard Queen, and sister-in-law, Carla Slyder Bolyard.

Along with her parents and husband, Jo is preceded by her brother, Richard “Dick” Bolyard and brother-in-law, Louis L. Queen.

A visitation will be held for Jo on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 12:30pm with a service to be conducted at 1:30pm, all held at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel. Interment will be private. Pastor Alan Morrison will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jo to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601.

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Visitation
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
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Thursday 8/8, 12:30 pm
Service
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Map
Thursday 8/8, 1:30 pm
Memorial

Memorial contributions may be made to
Blue Ridge Hospice
333 W. Cork Street, Suite 405
Winchester, VA 22601

Bonita Josephine Bucklew, 88 of Stephenson, VA, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, peacefully at home. Jo was born in 1936 in Morgantown, WV, the daughter of the late Chester and Eileen Bolyard. She was a graduate of Morgantown High School. Jo retired after 21 years, working as a secretary in the administration officeContinue Reading

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Dwayne Shank left a message on August 12, 2024:
Jo was such a special, wonderful lady and will be greatly missed. Sincere condolences to the family. Love you all Dwayne
Carolyn Brooks left a message on August 9, 2024:
Debbie Tim and family. So very sorry for your loss. Joe was such a beautiful woman both inside and out We were church family for many years. . She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Bob and Carolyn Brooks
Krista Miller Lucas left a message on August 8, 2024:
Our Sincere Condolences to the Family During this Difficult Time... I Remember the Family When They Lived in Paw Paw, WV and Being Friends with Debbie... Sincerely, the Miller Family
Doug. Serena, Maggie, and Henry left a message on August 8, 2024:
Mrs. Bucklew was a great neighbor and we'll miss her a lot. The kids enjoyed getting her mail for her this past year. A few years ago we were having a cookout and she came over for dinner. We were all surprised when we asked her what she wanted to drink and she asked 'what kind of beer do you have'? The Omps Family
Todd Neff left a message on August 7, 2024:
So sorry for the loss of your mom Doug Todd & Patty Neff
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Carolyn and Stacy left a message on August 6, 2024:
Your mom was such a wonderful person, always so pleasant and fun to be around. May your memories make you smile.
Susan Alafriz left a message on August 6, 2024:
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Linda Queen left a message on August 6, 2024:
My sister was a remarkable mother, friend and sister. She dedicated her life to making her family the most important thing in her life. I will miss her terrible but am confident she is with her husband our mother and brother. Her faith in God was strong and she is now at peace.
James & Tina Payton left a message on August 5, 2024:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jo’s family during this very difficult time. She was such a wonderful neighbor and friend. I will always remember our visits and the homemade jam she made.
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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