Bonnie Lou Crider Kitts Newman Reece-age 87 of Maynardville went to be home with her Lord and Savior Thursday, July 23, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Crider, Parrie and Jefferson Burkhart; husbands, Ralph Kitts, Clyde Newman and Eugene Reece; brothers, Clarence and Harvey Crider; grandson, Randal Kitts.

Survived by son, Ron (Neva) Kitts; daughter, Donna (Joel) Rutherford; sister, Clara Pressley. Three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren. Two nephews and two nieces. Bonnie was a member of Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church, Sharps Chapel. She enjoyed reading, especially her Bible along with feeding birds and growing flowers.

Graveside services 10 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2026. Pleasant View Cemetery, Maynardville, Pastor Joe Graves officiating. Family and friends will meet at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Cooke-Campbell Mortuary to go with the funeral procession. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church, Sharps Chapel. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.