Bonnie Lee Beal, 76, passed away in Bradenton, Florida, on March 21, 2024. She was born November 5, 1947, to Roland and Audrey (Gordon) May, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
She moved to Bradenton in 1982. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Bonnie loved gardening, cooking, and her poodles.
She went on a once-in-a lifetime trip and met the love of her life and married, James R. Beal. They lived in paradise (St. Thomas, USVI) for years before moving back to Bradenton.
Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, James R. Beal. She is survived by her sons, Christropher J. (Cynthia) Chiapusio of Charlotte, NC; their children, Victoria Chiapusio and Kristopher Helton; Scott A. (Natalie) Chiapusio of Bradenton, FL; brother, Dennis (Dianne) May of West Allis, WI, and sister, Sandra (Sam) Ludwig of Oxford, WI; niece, Kerri (Pat) Shannon and their children, Zach and Alexis; nephew, Kevin (Patricia) May and their children, Karleigh and Kamryn and many other family members.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209, is in charge of arrangements.
