Mrs. Tashonna Bonner

Tashonna Marie Williams Bonner was born on April 26, 1979, in Kansas City, Missouri to Lemuel and Vashti Williams and she was the second-born of the four children. Tashonna was blessed with a strong faith foundation from a young age, accepting Christ and beginning her spiritual journey in the loving community of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church under the guidance of Rev. James Williams. After Pastor Williams’ passing, she served under the leadership of Pastor Lee Freeman Sr. She was an active member of the church choir and participated in various youth activities, nurturing her relationship with God and growing in her faith. Tashonna attended grade school at Longfellow Elementary and due to her exceptional academic performance, she was advanced to a gifted and talented program at Border Star Elementary. She successfully navigated her educational journey, attending Central Middle and graduating from Lincoln Preparatory. Tashonna went on to complete her bachelor’s degree at DeVry. She was a multifaceted student-athlete who excelled in various activities. She participated in track, played volleyball and basketball, and showcased her rhythmic skills as a member of the step team. Tashonna’s passion for roller skating began at age six, and Sundays became her favorite day to lace up and hit the rink. She also loved spending time with friends, creating memories that would last a lifetime. With a clear vision for her future, Tashonna knew by age twelve that she wanted to pursue a career in accounting, setting her sights on becoming a CPA. Her career began at a young age in the world of modeling, showcasing her charm and charisma at Jones Store Company. However, it was her time working at the Kansas City Zoo where she met the love of her life, Charles Lee Bonner Jr., that forever changed her life. After marrying, the two remained devoted members of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church until they started a family, and later relocated, and joined New World Harvest Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Terry Glenn. Tashonna and Charles built a life together, raising four sons (Taysean, Cory, Chas, and Carlind). As a devoted mom to four boys, they knew they could always count on her to be their loudest cheerleader, whether they were on the baseball diamond, football field, basketball court, running track, modeling, or performing in band. She loved every adventure that came with being a boy mom. Tashonna’s love and support extended beyond her own sons to her nieces, nephews, and friends’ children, whom she cheered on with the same enthusiasm. After marriage, she pursued various career opportunities, landing a job at Universal Underwriters, Greenleaf Construction, and served as an accountant for Tom Eatman. Charles and Tashonna embarked on an entrepreneurial journey, launching their own commercial cleaning business through a franchise with Jan Pro, and successfully built a thriving venture (B6 Cleaning). She instilled the value of entrepreneurship in her boys. After acquiring her beloved red Jeep, Tashonna found her tribe through two jeep clubs: Kansas City Jeep Squad and Midwest Crawlers. Following her first cancer battle, Tashonna refused to slow down, continuing to explore and travel the world. She found purpose in an organization (Breasties) that supported individuals navigating life’s toughest challenges, from cancer, coping with loss, struggling with depression, grief, and other difficult journeys. Tashonna had a profound impact on the community, uniting people through a 5K run that celebrated survivors and honored those who’d passed. Tashonna’s eldest son, Taysean and wife, Gabriella surprised her with the greatest news of becoming a grandmother aka ‘Sassy’ to Brielle. Tashonna Bonner was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Percival and Finetta Sturgis; grandparents, Pricilla Herring, Birdis Herring, LG and Dorothy Williams, Charles and Ruthie Bonner, and Fredlee and Laura Blackmon; father in-law, Charles Lee Bonner Sr., and a host of Uncles, Aunts and Cousins. Tashonna Bonner is survived by her loving husband, Charles Bonner Jr.; four sons, Taysean Goodwin (Gabriella), Cory Bonner, Chas Bonner and Carlind Bonner; one grandchild, Brielle Goodwin; her loving parents, Lemuel and Vashti Williams; two brothers, Lemuel Williams III and LeRon Williams; one sister, Brandi Turner (Cornelius); mother in-law, Shi Bonner and brother in-law, Mark Bonner; nephews, Trenton Williams and Braylen Turner; nieces, Iyanna Williams, Zeyah Williams, Shunyla Turner, and Nevaeh Turner; godmother, Sherry Belton and a host of Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, Best Friends, and Friends. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday August 9, 2025, 10:30am at the Watkins Heritage Chapel 4000 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd. KCMO 64130. Private Disposition. Arrangements entrusted to Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapels. Condolences may be shared on our website lawrenceajones.com.

Mrs. Tashonna Bonner

April 26, 1979 - July 27, 2025