Bonnie Green Leach

Bonnie Marie Green Leach (née Stevens) was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 21, 1943. She was raised by her cherished mother Amelia Stevens. When Bonnie was eight years old, she and her mother relocated to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to begin a new life. In elementary school, Bonnie attended Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament in Harrisburg, PA. That is where she met her best friend of 70 plus years, Brenda Fulton-Darensbourg. When Bonnie was fourteen, her mother began a teaching position in Lebanon, PA. During that time, Bonnie attended and then graduated from Lebanon Catholic High School. After graduation, Bonnie returned to Harrisburg where she met her first husband, Robert P. Green Sr., the father of her four beloved children: Kelli, Robert Jr, Michelle, and Michael. Bonnie adored being their mother, and prided herself on keeping a beautiful, well-decorated home. She especially loved Saturday morning family cleaning time which became a moment to enjoy good music, and dance with her children. During the 1970's, Bonnie was a committed member of the Black Women's Caucus of Harrisburg. Bonnie also enjoyed attending Kelli and Michelle's art exhibits, and football and basketball games that Rob and Mike participated in. In her spare time, Bonnie loved writing poetry, and watching 'her' Philadelphia Eagles play. Bonnie will tell any, and everyone, that the 1980s blessed her with her first grandchild, Jason Green, who stayed by her side every moment he could. As the years passed, more blessings arrived in the form of her other grandchildren, Anna, Josh, Sierra, Valerie, Ben, Michael ll, Amelia and Olivia, along with her great-granddaughters Scarlet and Jayden. The marriage of Bonnie and Bobby may have ended, but they remained friends until his death in 2014. By her side through all the ups and downs, were her lifelong friends, affectionately known as "The Honeys." Hitting the road with Brenda Fulton-Darensbourg, Elle Richards, Gladys Handy, Patricia Tilman, and Honey 'India' Allen, became an unforgettable and joyful time in her life. Those times may have been joyful, but what brought her happiness beyond words, was the day she wed her second husband, Donald Leach, Sr. in August 2014. They cherished their time together going on long walks, eating out frequently, and spending time with their families. Christmas and Thanksgiving were always extra special to Bonnie and Donny. Bonnie's heart was broken when she lost her beloved husband Donny in August 2021. Her children, grandchildren, and friends surrounded her with as much love as possible until her death on October 28th, 2024, which fell a year and a week after she celebrated her 80th birthday with a surprise birthday party planned by her children, and friends. Bonnie is survived by her beloved children, Kelli Green, Robert Green (Heather), Michelle Green, and Michael Green (Andrea), as well as her stepson, Daryl Leach. She loved being a grandmother, and leaves behind a lasting legacy in Jason, Anna (Dan), Josh, Sierra, Valerie (Shaun), Ben, Michael ll, Amelia, and Olivia, as well as two great-granddaughters, Jayden and Scarlet. Bonnie was preceded in death by her mother, Amelia Stevens, her brother, James Stevens ll, and her husband, Donald Leach Sr. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLICK ON THE SHARE A MEMORY TAB TO POST VIDEOS, SHARE MEMORIES, CONDOLENCES, REFLECTIONS OR SIMPLY LEAVE YOUR NAME.

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Bonnie Green Leach

October 21, 1943 - October 28, 2024