City of Oaks Funeral Home & Cremation
Obituary
Bonnie Williams
Raleigh, North Carolina
Age 76.
Died 08/26/606.
Born on June 7, 1949, in Moore County, North Carolina, Bonnie was the cherished daughter to Sandell and Ruth Wall. Her upbringing in a loving family environment deeply influenced her gentle nature and steadfast values. Bonnie was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Richard Wall.
Bonnie's journey through life was marked by her unwavering and profound love for her family and her dedication to education. A proud alumna of Appalachian State University, she graduated with a degree in Childhood Education, paving the way for an illustrious career as a lifelong educator. Primarily teaching kindergarten across Moore, Lee, and Wake counties, Bonnie's passion for teaching was evident in her commitment to nurturing a love for reading and learning in each of her students. Her classroom was not just a place of learning but a sanctuary of joy and discovery.
A woman of deep faith, Bonnie was a lifelong Methodist whose strong beliefs restored and carried her through both joyous and challenging times. Her sense of humor and quick wit were legendary, often bringing laughter to those around her. Bonnie had an extraordinary ability to find the good in every situation and was known for her infectious laughter and zest for life.
Bonnie was also an avid reader and walker, finding solace in the pages of books and the beauty of nature. She loved to bake and spend time with her family, especially her grandsons, any way she could. Bonnie's sweet tooth was also well-known, as she was the ultimate chocoholic, a trait she passed on to her children and grandchildren.
Bonnie's legacy lives on through her cherished family: her beloved daughters, Courtney (Jeff) and Kelli, her devoted brother, Robert Wall (Cathy), and her treasured grandsons, Hudson and Emsley. She is also survived by her beloved nieces and nephews. Each of them carries forward her spirit of kindness, humor, and love.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Transitions LifeCare Hospice, an organization that provided Bonnie with compassionate care during her final days. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Transitions LifeCare for their extraordinary compassion and love during Bonnie's care. Their kindness and dedication provided immense comfort during this difficult time.
Bonnie Williams touched the lives of many with her warmth, generosity, and indomitable spirit. Though she may no longer walk among us, her legacy of love and laughter will forever endure in the hearts of those she leaves behind. May she rest in eternal peace, enveloped by the love and light she so freely gave to the world.
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City of Oaks Cremation and Funeral Home is a full-service funeral home in Raleigh, serving all of North Carolina and beyond. We provide an alternative to costly funeral homes and every day we help families in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and all over North Carolina make simple, affordable funeral arrangements.
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Just like all other licensed funeral homes in North Carolina, City of Oaks Cremation, LLC is regulated by the NC Board of Funeral Service.
The same laws that apply to the big corporate funeral homes also apply to the modest independently owned firms like ours. All crematories in North Carolina, regardless of who owns them, are inspected annually by the state and must adhere to the same rules and laws.
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Our Funeral Home is located in Wake County NC; however, we provide our services to families throughout the entire State.
Unlike other funeral homes, we don't charge an additional mileage fee. Regardless of what county you live in, we can help your family with making simple, affordable funeral arrangements. From Asheville to Wilmington, we're proud to help families statewide.
Our Services
$1196.75
Nobody likes surprise costs added in at the last minute. We guarantee you will not find any hidden charges here. We include everything you need for a simple or direct cremation. Simple, affordable and reliable. We have not changed the cost of our direct cremation service since we opened City of Oaks in 2012.
$2875.66
We offer the option of choosing how you receive your loved ones remains. Selecting our Direct Cremation with Solidified Remains option is a beautiful way to transform cremated remains into 40-60 “stones” that you can hold.
$1917.84
City of Oaks Funeral Home and Cremation provides an affordable cremation option with onsite visitation. Nobody likes surprise costs added in at the last minute. We guarantee you will not find any hidden charges here. Simple, affordable and reliable.
$1596.75
City of Oaks Funeral Home and Cremation provides an affordable cremation with a private family viewing. A private family viewing allows up to 10 immediate family members or friends to spend time with a loved one when a public visitation is not preferred.
$2497.50
An immediate burial has the same end result as a traditional burial; however, we have eliminated the extra (sometimes unnecessary) services prior to getting to the cemetery. Not everyone wants an open casket for viewing or a limousine for the family. Despite the term immediate, we can move as fast as you need or as slow as you like. This option simply allows you to save money by eliminating some of the fancy extras at the funeral home.
$6081.48
We offer the same traditional funeral services as the big corporately owned funeral homes in the area; however, we cost about half the amount. You might consider a traditional funeral service if your family is looking for an open casket visitation, a traditional church service or a funeral service in the funeral home's chapel. A traditional funeral service can be altered to fit the needs of your family.
$3033.75
This establishment is one of a select number of funeral homes who meet the criteria for providing green funeral service by the Green Burial Council; a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization working to encourage environmentally sustainability in the field of funeral service. Our Green options allow for a funeral to take place without the use of toxic and non-biodegradable materials/chemicals.
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As an alternative to traditional cremation, City of Oaks Funeral Home offers Alkaline Hydrolysis. The Alkaline Hydrolysis process uses a solution of water and potassium hydroxide to facilitate natural decomposition.