Bonnie Claire Skeen

September 7, 1942 - February 5, 2022

Bonnie Claire Skeen, 79, of Lebanon, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon. She was born on September 7, 1942 in Lebanon, Indiana, a daughter of the late Darrell David Sparks and Martha Phyllis (Frazier) Sparks-Stoner. She was married to Paul Martin, he preceded her in death. She later married Larry Richard Skeen; they divorced, and he survives. Bonnie was a lifelong resident of Lebanon and a 1960 graduate of Lebanon High School. In 1978 she received her LPN degree and in 1990 became a registered nurse. She was a caring and dedicated nurse for 58 years and was recently employed with Excel Home Healthcare in Lebanon. In addition to nursing, Bonnie was a licensed cosmetologist for 44 years. She enjoyed shopping, loved family gatherings and was a good friend to those who knew her. Survivors include her son: Clint E. Martin of Jamestown; grandson, Travis (Sarah) Martin of Anderson; granddaughter, Jessica (Shawn) Springman of Greenfield; great grandchildren, Chloe Martin, Kai Martin, Keely Martin, Chyanne Springman, Sydney Springman; brothers, Darrell “Dean” Sparks of Heber Springs, Arkansas, Phillip (Alecia) Sparks of Brownsburg, Chris (Karen) Stoner of Othello, Washington; sister-in-law, Kathy Sparks of Lebanon; several nieces, nephews; along with many great nieces and great nephews. In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by a son, Rodney Ray Skeen; a sister, Brenda A. Robinson; a brother, Claude “Dick” Sparks; and a sister-in-law, Mary Lou Sparks; nephew Roger Lee Sparks. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Myers Mortuary 1502 North Lebanon Street, Lebanon, Indiana. Visitation will be on Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Lebanon. Interment will follow services at Lincoln Memory Gardens in Whitestown, Indiana. Memorials may be directed in Bonnie’s memory to the charity of the donor’s choice.