Bonita “Bonnie” Lynn Marie Whitfield, 48, of Charlotte, died Sunday, December 19, 2004, as the result of an accident.

She was born March 12, 1956, in St. Ignace, to Henry and Georgenia (nee Burton) Wartella.

Ms. Whitfield was a nursing assistant at the Dimondale Center, which she enjoyed very much. She was proud of her beloved daughter, Abby, who is serving in the United States Air Force in Iraq, and proud of her grandchildren and family, friends said.

She is survived by her daughter and her family, Abby and Rod Curry of Delaware; two grandchildren, Anthony and Caleb; three sisters and their families, Shelby Wartella of Charlotte, Diane and Al Young of Virginia, and Patrice and Jerry Hernley of Sunfield; and two brothers and their families, Roger and Melissa Wartella of Gladstone and Dennis and Sherry Wartella of Portland.

Ms. Whitfield was preceded in death by three brothers, Bob LaRose, Sheldon Wartella, and Douglas Wartella.

A funeral mass was recited December 27, 2004, at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with the Reverend Denis R. Spitzley officiating.

Interment will be at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Moran at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society.