Bonny Kay Story, 71, of Frankewing, Tennessee, formerly of Mount Pleasant, died Sunday, July 14, 2024. She was born Sept. 12, 1952, in Mason City, to William “Bill” Roland and Martha Jean Baker Butterfield.
She married Gary R. Davis; they later divorced. She then married Dodds “Chip” Charleston; he preceded her in death.
On Feb. 14, 2009, she wed Dennis Clark Story at United Methodist Church in Mount Pleasant. She attended school in Mason City and was a graduate of Danville High School.
Bonny had an inquisitive mind and love of learning, obtaining several degrees from Iowa Wesleyan College. Bonny worked in various human resources positions, eventually retiring from Iowa Wesleyan College. Upon retirement, Bonny and Dennis moved to the Story Farm in Frankewing, Tennessee.
Together, they accomplished their dream by turning their land into a successful cattle farm known as Reveille Farm, raising and selling high-quality, purebred Black Angus Cattle until 2023. Kindhearted by fault, she had a deep love for animals, especially her dog, Mollie. Bonny was a lover of nature and found beauty everywhere she went.
She enjoyed hiking on their farm, especially with Dennis, her grandchildren, and Mollie. She always had her eyes open for unique rocks, feathers and other interesting items that caught her attention. This is something that has been passed down to her grandson AJ.
Bonny was skilled and talented in sewing, crafting, gardening, and known as an exceptional cook. A gifted se.