Bess E. Taylor

Bess E. Taylor, 91, formally of John Knox Village, Leeís Summit, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Bess was born March 10, 1925, in Chillicothe, Mo., the daughter of Ralph L. and Bessie (Davis) Coulter. Bess was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Seaton A. Bonta Jr. and second husband, Arden Taylor; two brothers, Billy and Jack Coulter. She is survived by her son, William J. ìB.J.î Bonta and wife Barbara of Tebbetts, Mo.; three grandchildren, Kaley Warner, Erik Bonta, and Megan Butler; four great-grandchildren, Jordan Warner, Regan Warner, Cole Butler and Will Butler. There will be private family services at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 14310 East 42nd Street South, Unit 600, Marketplace Shopping Center, Independence, Mo. 64055. Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Mo. (816) 322-5278