Yvonne Bright (Padgett) Hajikakou

 Yvonne “Bonnie” Padgett Bright-Hajikakou, 67, of Woodleaf, passed away on January 9, 2021. She was born November 30, 1953 to the late Ralph Padgett and Ruth Hellard Padgett. She is also preceded by her 2 brothers, Dennis Padgett, Barry Padgett, and 1 sister, Beverly Perkins.

   She graduated from Davie High School, and retired from Salisbury Gardens as a Medical Technician. Bonnie enjoyed crafting, ceramics, cooking, collecting, and most of all spending time with her family. She was a lot of fun to be around and had a heart of gold. She was a survivor, and taught her daughters how to survive as well. 

   Those left to cherish and honor her memory include her daughters, Christi Harmon (Sammy) of Statesville, MiChelle “Mikki” Dowell (Reid Deal) of Winston-Salem, sister, Carol Ann Murph (Mike), of Cooleemee, 8 grandchildren, Destiny Poole, Dustin Dowell, Danielle Griffith, Katelyn Harmon, Andrew Barnett, Isabella Barnett, Madison Hartman, and Serenity Harmon, 2 great-grandchildren, as well as her partner Dwayne Hall.

   The family will hold a Celebration of Life at Bonnie’s home on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 2 pm. 

   In lieu of flowers, the family would like to make a donation to The WorldWildLife Conservation and adopt a wolf in her memory.

Reavis Funeral Home of Statesville is proud to be serving the family.

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