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 seamstress with a flair for crafting, their home would be decorated beautifully, especially for the holidays. She had an exquisite green thumb as she and Dennis created beautiful flower gardens throughout their farm.
During holidays and family gatherings, Bonny would be found in the kitchen, cooking everyone’s favorite homemade dishes and desserts. A selfless individual to a fault, she had a warmhearted way about her; family meant everything to her. Bonny is survived by her daughters, Ann (Tony) Durr, Amelia (Terry) Strickland, Carol (Greg) Morris, and Susan Story; father, William “Bill” Butterfield; brother, Monte “Bud” Butterfield; sister, Kim (Mike) Pepping; grandchildren, Jonathan (Wendy) Newman, Stacey (J.
C.) Strickland, Josh Smith, Brandon Morris, Bailey (Kalei) Morris, Zachary Story, Bryce (Cloe) Story, and Kalayna, AJ and Layney Durr; great-grandchildren, Peyton Halstead, Makayla Newman, Kayne Halstead, Grace Newman, Ryker Story and Ansley Story; brother-in-law, Don (Mildred) Story; sister-in-law, Diane (Buddy) Butler; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 14 years, Dennis; her mother; son John Davis; brother Bill Butterfield and his wife Jan; sister Tammy Eagen and (Howard “Chewy” Degen); sister Brenda in infancy; and nephew Jacob Eagen.
According to her wishes, her body has been cremated and a Celebration of Life for family and friends will be held the afternoon of Sept. 14 at the Oakland Mills Nature Center Cabins. A private family celebration will be held Oct.
12 in Frankewing, Tennessee, at The Reveille Farm. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for Oakland Mills Nature Center and Healthy Paws Veterinary Care. Elliott Chapel, New London, is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be left at .
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