Bonnie Painter Taylor

October 30, 1939 – May 11, 2026

Bonnie Painter Taylor, modest in size, yet extraordinary in presence and the unwavering heart of her family, passed away on May 11, 2026, after a brief illness. She was 86 years old and called The Landings in Savannah, Georgia home.

Born October 30, 1939, in Irwin, Pennsylvania, Bonnie came of age with ambition and independence, making her way to Pittsburgh and starting a career in banking — a path that would lead her to the love of her life. It was in Pittsburgh that she met and married her beloved husband, Dana Mayfield Taylor, and where they began their family together. The Taylors eventually moved east to Montville, New Jersey, where they planted roots and raised their two daughters, before retiring to the warmth and beauty of Savannah, Georgia.

Bonnie lived a life defined by devotion — to her husband, her daughters, and her grandchildren. She was the kind of woman you always wanted in your corner. Direct and steadfast, she never left you wondering where she stood, and she never left those she loved wondering if they were cherished. There was nothing she wouldn’t do for her family.

As she moved into her retirement years, Bonnie found a deep and lasting love for golf. While most players spend a lifetime chasing the elusive hole-in-one, Bonnie achieved it not once, but three times — a feat that spoke volumes about the kind of woman she was. An active and integral member of the Ladies Golf Association at The Landings, she was instrumental in establishing the Skidaway Tees — forward tees that ensured the game remained joyful and accessible to senior players for years to come. Some of her most cherished memories were made on the course, including one of her favorite traditions of the year: the Moon River member guest tournament, where her daughters would join her for competition that was equal parts friendly and fierce.

When she wasn’t on the golf course, she could be found on the tennis courts in earlier years or the bocce ball green, where the games were social and the friendships were the real prize. Bonnie had a gift for people, and The Landings gave her a canvas to exercise it fully. She was a familiar and beloved presence across communities — friendships that crossed every court, course, and garden path. In the days since her passing, her family has been moved by just how many lives she touched and how many people she called friend. The intersection of those friendships was Bonnie's canvas and it was a true masterpiece that revealed a woman whose warmth and presence reached far further than even those closest to her knew.

Savannah’s vibrant art scene also held a special place in her heart. Bonnie had a simple and genuine love of beautiful things and was a quiet but steadfast supporter of the arts in all their forms. Whether attending a gallery opening or simply appreciating what creativity could bring into the world, she understood that beauty mattered.

Away from her activities, Bonnie was never truly still. She had a gift for growing things — a love of gardening rooted in early lessons from her grandparents — and an equal love of making things with her hands, from flower pressing to knitting and everything in between. Friends would often smile and say, “you always have some type of project going on” — and they were right. Whether coaxing something beautiful from the soil or taking on the next thing that needed doing, Bonnie was always in motion, always purposeful, always finding a way to make her corner of the world a little better. Sometimes, that little bit better included a new pair of shoes or a new pocketbook.

She was a fiercely loving mother to her two daughters, Jenifer Taylor and her wife Katie Flanagan, and Rebecca Taylor Radosevich and her husband Jeffrey Radosevich. In her grandchildren, Brooke and Henry, she found a joy that was something altogether different — pure and boundless. Being their grandmother was one of her greatest delights.

On a final family trip to Scotland, taken in search of a connection to her heritage and her name, Bonnie discovered that in Scottish, bonny means beautiful and wholesome. It was, by every measure, a fitting word for the legacy she leaves behind and the lessons she has passed on to those lucky enough to call her theirs.

Bonnie was followed in death by her brother, Thomas Painter of Atlanta, GA. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Patricia Painter, and her nieces and nephews Thomas Painter III, Kelly Painter, Barbara MacIntosh, and Robert MacIntosh. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dana Mayfield Taylor, and her sister, Marion MacIntosh.

She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her and the great fortune of having her in their corner.

A celebration of Bonnie's life will be shared by the family