A longtime resident of Pell City, AL, Bonnie Mae Wade Roberts was born on Sunday, February 3rd, 1952, in Riverside, AL, to the late Curtis Wade and Laura Mae Wade. Bonnie was the 2nd oldest of 8 children.

Bonnie graduated from Pell City High School before pursuing her passion for helping others by studying nursing at Kingsboro Community College. Her career spanned some 30 years as a devoted Home Health Aide in Brooklyn, New York, where she displayed compassion and care to countless individuals. She was a proud and active member of the 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. Bonnie moved back to her hometown of Riverside, Alabama in 2001 and retired in 2008.

Bonnie’s life was filled with love for her family and community. She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted daughter, Chicoal (Deondre) Roberts-Smith of Moody, Alabama; her beloved grandchildren, Ishmael Roberts of Moody, Alabama, Elijah White of Anniston, Alabama, Jahnya Danielle Roberts-Wilson of Moody, Alabama, her sister Mary Wade of Pell City, Alabama; her brothers Benjamin Wade of Birmingham Alabama, Nathan (Wanda) Wade of Riverside, Alabama, and Edward (Tina) Wade of Pell City, Alabama. Bonnie is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a multitude of friends.

Her heart and home were always open, as she delighted in crocheting, gardening, and spending precious moments with her grandchildren. A woman of deep faith, her favorite Scripture was "Honor thy father and thy mother." Bonnie held a special reverence for African culture and found joy in the rhythm of African drum.

Bonnie Mae Roberts, cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, October 7th, 2026, at the age of 74. Bonnie is now reunited with those who preceded her in death, including her grandson, Josiah Deondre Smith; Curtis and Laura Wade; her sisters, Emma Mickles and Janice Campbell; and her brother, Eddie Dean Wade.