Sharon Smith Bonnington
Sharon Smith Bonnington, 73, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023. Her family is deeply saddened by her passing.
Sherry was born in Chattanooga. After graduating from Brainerd High School, Class of 1968 she went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Sherry supported numerous administrative roles at UTC and UNUM. Simultaneously she helped with numerous productions backstage at the The Theatre Center and Backstage Dinner Theatre, which often starred her husband, Richard Bonnington. Later she ran Santa’s Northshore Workshop along with Richard who later worked as Santa year-round until his passing.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jack G. Smith, mother, Nadine Harwood Smith and her husband, Richard Bonnington.
Survivors include her daughter, Nikki Ellis, son, Graham Bonnington, step-son, Marty Bonnington, granddaughter, Alicia Bonnington and grandson, Philip Bonnington.
There are no events planned, as Sherry did not wish to have services.
In lieu of flowers, you may donate to the Dementia Society,
www.dementiasociety.org/donate (
http://www.dementiasociety.org/donate) to honor her memory and battle with dementia.
Arrangements are by Comfort Cremation Center, Chattanooga, 423 531-7141,
www.comfortcremationcenter.com.