Carolyn Frances Bonat, 89, of Wichita, KS, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024 at her home surrounded by family.  She was born April 20, 1935, in Grenola, KS, the daughter of Ross Elliott (Buck) Smith and Vera Frances Arbuckle.

Carolyn graduated from Wichita High School North in 1953.  She was a homemaker, worked at Yales and J.C. Penney's.  She attended Antioch Christian Church was active on the funeral dinner committee for many years.

She married Robert Lee Bonat on June 7, 1953 and were blessed with 71 years of marriage.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Ross Elliott (Buck) Smith and Vera Frances Arbuckle, daughter, Connie Frances Spurrier, grandson Drew Bonat, and sisters, Barbara DeHaven and Marolyn Madden.

Survivors include husband, Robert Lee Bonat, daughter Georgia Ann George (David) of Wichita, KS; son Glen Douglas Bonat of Wichita, KS, son Lee Alan Bonat (Lori) of Wichita, KS, grandchildren, Bryan Bonat, Kevin Caudell, Stephanie Caudell, Christopher George, Katlyn Manos, Austin George, and Mary Olivia Bonat. 12 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Antioch Christian Church in Wichita, KS.  A private burial will be held at the Winfield Veterans Cemetery at a later date.