About This Memory Space
This page was created for Bonnie Kay Pisano's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Bonnie Kay Pisano's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Bonnie Kay Pisano. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Raised in Anderson in a close-knit General Motors family, Bonnie grew up alongside sisters Maxine and Mollie, and brother Charlie, the cherished daughter of Charles Jackson Smith and Mary June Watson. From her earliest days, she embodied resilience and determination, qualities that propelled her through every challenge. Whether diving into the depths as a scuba enthusiast, conquering the Grand Canyon's trails, or taking the stage as an actress and stage manager with Indianapolis Civic Theater, Bonnie refused to let any barrier dim her vibrant enthusiasm for life.
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Family & Loved Ones
Bonnie Kay Pisano's legacy lives on through their family and loved ones:
- Bonnie's greatest joy was her role as a devoted mother and grandmother, fiercely protective and endlessly loving toward her sons Nathan (Brandy), Timothy (Carrie), and Christopher (Zeida), as well as grandchildren Presley and Jolie. She shared her wisdom on enduring trials with grace and celebrating triumphs fully. Her commitments extended to guiding new mothers as a La Leche League leader, offering spiritual support as a Stephen Minister in her church, and raising funds for the Gennesaret Free Clinic serving the homeless. She found lasting companionship with her second husband, Michael, and cherished her surviving sister Mollie.
Remembered by Friends & Family
In the days and weeks after their passing, messages of love, support, and remembrance flowed in from friends, family, and colleagues. The themes that emerged were clear and consistent.
Friends and community members expressed profound sorrow and admiration for Bonnie's remarkable character, with many highlighting her impact as an exceptional woman and helper—especially to families and children—while offering heartfelt prayers, sympathies, and comfort to her son Chris and loved ones through shared memories.
Memorial Gathering: To be announced
Memorial Service: Visitation
Location: Flanner Buchanan Funeral Centers
325 East Carmel Drive, Carmel, IN, 46032
Additional Information: Please contact the funeral home for additional information.
For more details, visit the original obituary