In profound sorrow we the Management & Staff of Turnbull's Funeral Home & Crematory Services announce the passing of Magda Bonelli, 90, of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands passed away Lilburn, Georgia Monday, July 22, 2024. There, she resided with her daughter and son-in-law Melanie and Bernard Roebuck and their family for the past eight years. Magda, affectionately known as "Maggie," was born on April 30, 1934 in St. Thomas, V.I. and was raised by her parents, Joseph Zephir and Ellen Todman Zephir in a historical dwelling located in Savan. She was a bonafide 'Savanero.' The wife of Eric A. Bonelli, the couple enjoyed  61 years of marriage and raised three daughters and one son. Magda, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great- grandmother, godmother and aunt will be remembered for her exceptional cooking skills and her infectious smile and laughter, but especially for her dedication to family.

She is survived by her Children: Beverly Bonelli, Michelle Bonelli, Melanie Bonelli-Roebuck, and Wilfred Todman. She is also survived by her Son-in-Law: Bernard Roebuck, Daughter-in-Law: Dawn Todman, 10 Grandchildren: Samuel Akiem Harvey, Amere Dewindt, Ahmard Dewindt, Marcel Lindsey, Malcolm Lindsey, Chante'  Roebuck, Quinten Roebuck, Jaden Roebuck, Christopher Todman and Chase Todman, 5 Great-Grandchildren: Khaleel Harvey, Khaleah Harvey, Aazai Lindsey, Rain Lindsey and Rema Lindsey, Sister: Phyllis White, Brother-in-Law: Roy Parrot as well as many nieces, nephews and godchildren. Her surviving brothers are Vandel Zephir and Lenano Zephir. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and siblings: Iris Ottley, Estelle Parrot,, Roosevelt Zephir, Antonio Zephir, and Mario Zephir.