Bonnie Parkinson Somers, 57

CRISFIELD - Bonnie Parkinson Somers, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, in Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. She was 57. Born in Crisfield on Dec. 28, 1950, she was a daughter of John Thomas Parkinson of Crisfield and the late Gertrude S. Pusey, who died in 2005. She worked at Janes Island State Park in the maintenance/housekeeping department. She also worked many years as a waitress at Watermen's Inn and Captain's Galley. Known by many as "Mom-Mom", Bonnie's door was always open to anyone in need. She loved to paint and was a very spiritual person. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Leroy E. Pusey; and her brother, John Thomas "Tommy" Parkinson. Along with her father, she is survived by her daughter, Dawn Donoway Howard; her granddaughter, Jenna Howard Marshall; her great-grandsons, Caleb and Brody Marshall; her sisters and brothers, Donna Stevens Wootten, Lea Ann Leslie, Rick Parkinson, Faith Elliott, and Andrew Parkinson; a special nephew, Steven Ward; and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield. The Rev. Bob Daniels officiated. There was no public viewing, however, friends called one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Sunnyridge Memorial Park in Crisfield. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com.