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1943
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2023
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Bonnie Watts Obituary
Bonnie Jean "Boots" (Carnicom) Watts, 79, of Findlay, passed away Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at her residence with her family by her side.
She was born March 13, 1943, in Findlay, to the late Richard E. Sr. and E. Carolyn (St. Myer) Radabaugh. She spent 45 years with her life-long companion and ex-husband, Willard Watts.
Bonnie's survivors include her children, Debra (Jason) Brandt of Forest, Louis Vermillion of Findlay, and Wendy (Mark) Welly of New Riegel; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Pat Mathias of Florida; and furry companions, Buffy and Joey.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Richard Radabaugh Jr.
Bonnie enjoyed and owned some of the greatest cars from the 70s and 80s and was a fan of Dale Earnhardt Sr. She enjoyed Cryptograms, yard work, and her cats. Her favorite movie was Smokey and the Bandit and she enjoyed classic country music and Gaither Homecomings. Bonnie was formerly employed at National Lime And Stone tar box and at LaRiche Chevrolet-Cadillac in the rental department.
A celebration of life service will be 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Crates Life Appreciation Center, 219 W. Sandusky St., Findlay. Burial will be private at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed towards Hancock County Humane Society, Armes Cancer Center, or charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.coldrencrates.com.
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