Bonnie Blackwell Obituary

Bonnie Rowell Blackwell was born on January 5th, 1953, in Prince Frederick, MD. She grew up on German Chapel Road in Prince Frederick as part of a large family. Her parents instilled Godly values and a deep faith in God.
She attended the University of Maryland in the early 1970s to study art and graphic design. In April 1988, she married the love of her life, Michael Blackwell. They had two daughters and shared 12 years of marriage. Micheal preceded her in death in 2001.
Bonnie prioritized God, family, and friends. She worked at the schools her daughters attended, both as a volunteer and a teacher assistant, because she adored being there for her daughters and working with kids. She owned her own candy shop, Sweet Dreams Candy Shoppe, for over 20 years in honor of her husband. She retired in 2017.
Bonnie endured several hardships in her life, including the sudden death of her husband. After retiring from her candy shop, she developed different cancers and fought bravely for several years. The hardships of cancer motivated Bonnie to start a cancer ministry called Whole Cancer Care with Emmanuel Baptist Church in Huntingtown, Maryland. She wanted to help and inspire others battling cancer.
Bonnie's warmth and kindness left an enduring impression on countless lives. She was deeply known, respected, and dearly loved throughout Calvert County by friends, family, and all who crossed her path.
She is survived by her loving daughters, Jennifer Ferreria of Sparks, Nevada, and Kaley Blackwell of Prince Frederick, Maryland. Her cherished grandson, Gavin Ferreria of Sparks, Nevada, also survives her, as do her devoted siblings: Debbie Weimert of Huntingtown, Marilyn Harkey and Lisa Rowell of Prince Frederick, and John Darnell of Waldolf, Maryland. She also leaves behind a beloved extended family of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Blackwell of Prince Frederick, and her parents, Ernest and Violette Rowell of Prince Frederick. Her siblings, Vernie O'Berry of Lusby, Maryland, and Ernie Rowell Jr. of Greenville, South Carolina, also preceded her in death.