Bonnie Gay Loden

Bonnie Gay Loden, 73, of Lampasas, Texas, passed away July 14, 2026, peacefully at home.

Services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 2 pm with visitation an hour prior. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Bonnie was born on November 27, 1952, to Tom and Della Mae Loden.  Bonnie graduated from Lampasas High School and stayed in the area her whole life where she served the Lampasas Police Department as a Dispatcher followed by Rollins Brook and later the Ellen Halbert Unit as a correctional officer.

Bonnie was blessed to have part of her parent's homestead, and it took her several years to make the improvements she needed to make on her farmhouse, pastures and cattle.  Her hard work, sweat, and determination made her vision come true.

She gained many friends while seeking the antiques she loved.  From reading, to baseball, all things Western to traveling far and wide, she led a colorful life.  She was proud of her sons and their families.  She enjoyed time spent with them immensely and being called "Ma".  Bonnie's last trip was with her sons and family where she ran circles around everyone (toddlers included).

Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Larry Dean Loden, her stepbrother, Joe Boyd Cox, and her stepmother, Lozelle Cox Loden.

She is survived by her brothers, Rick and Geary Loden; her sons, Joe (Jodi) Strickland, and Cody (Rebekah) Strickland; her stepson, Jack and family; her grandchildren, Luci Jane, Vaughan and Wesley.  Bonnie also left behind several nieces, nephews, and Rick's wife Peggie, and a very good friend, Betty.