Bonnie Meisch

ASHEBORO — Bonnie Ervalene Meisch, 91, of Asheboro, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Alpine Health and Rehabilitation in Asheboro.

A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Center Cross Baptist Church, with Rev. Rick Miller officiating.

Bonnie was born on March 28, 1931, in Ducktown, TN, to the late Harley Fair and Lily Pate Fair. She was the oldest of nine children and the last survivor. 

Bonnie was a dedicated wife and mother and she loved her family. She would sing with her church choir and their traveling quartet. She retired from Black & Decker in 1987. 

In addition to her parents and siblings, Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years after love at first sight, Neil Meisch, Sr.; and her son, Neil Meisch, Jr.

She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Knapp (John) of Asheboro; son, Gareth “Gary” Meisch (Patti) of Asheboro; grandchildren, Daniel Meisch (Jenny), Robbie Knapp, Sara Knapp, Heather Meisch (Rob); T.J. Meisch (Maggie); great grandchildren, Kyla Meisch, Kade Knapp, McKenzy George, Bladen Allred, Jackson Baylor and Emily Baylor.

The family will receive friends following the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Center Cross Baptist Church Parsonage Improvement fund, 1789 Center Cross Church Road, Asheboro, NC 27205.

Condolences may be made online at www.ridgefuneralhome.com.