Bonny Lou Francois

Bonny Lou Francois (McGuire) passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 26, 2021 at the age of 81. She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Lowell E. Francois, her parents Isaac T. McGuire and Mary A. McGuire, her brother Richard T. McGuire, her sisters Betty J. Zucker and Shirley A. Anderson. She is survived by her children, Michelle Nichols (Wayne), Melissa Francois, Michael E. Francois (Regina) and her grandchildren, Griffin F. Francois and James B. (JB) Fulton, her sister Barbara A. Richmond and brother Robert E. McGuire (Dee) and many nieces and nephews. Bonny was born in Moberly, Missouri on November 11, 1939. She graduated from Salem High School in 1957. She went on to receive certification in cosmetology, married her high school sweetheart, Lowell and later owned her own salon. She also received a teaching certificate and often taught cosmetology as a substitute teacher for Great Oaks Vocational School in Cincinnati. At the age of 40 she fulfilled her childhood dream to become a Registered Nurse and received her Bachelor of Science from the Good Samaritan School of Nursing (pictured). Her passion was to care for the elderly and she soon became the Director of American Nursing Care in Dayton, Ohio. She wasn't finished just yet, she owned and operated a successful frozen yogurt shop in Cincinnati. After retirement you could find Bonny on the golf course with her husband, Lowell, visiting her grandsons, entertaining friends and family or lunching with her girlfriends. She volunteered weekly at a clothing pantry and provided monthly lunches for children in Hamilton, Ohio. She was involved in many church functions with her beloved church family and joined the youth group on a couple of mission trips. Bonny was a feisty redhead with a passion for life and love of others. The family will hold a private service at a later date. We ask that in lieu of flowers you consider making a donation to your favorite charity. THE WEBSTER FUNERAL HOME is serving the family. Online condolences can be made at www.websterfuneralhomes.com