Lynette Marie Hone

On Monday, September 9, 2019. Lynette Bushnell Hone passed away peacefully at Liberty Commons Rehabilitation center .Gratefully, Son Ronald Hone with the United States Navy was granted compassionate care leave and was able to be by his mother’s bed side during her final days. A wonderful Soul Slipped into her wings and adorned her halo with her Best Friend, Angie Smock holding her hand. Born in Beirut, Lebanon March 19, 1956 to Graduate Student in Arabic studies at American University of Beruit, Robert Bushnell and Mrs. Laida Bushnell. Lynette was the second of six children, the younger sister to Marsha Campbell (Andy) of Alexandria, Virginia. Older Sister to Robert, “Bob” Bushnell (Joanna) of Thousand Oaks, California. Ronald, “Ronny” Bushnell formally of Arlington, Va. Sheila Bushnell Silvola (Ward) of Ormond Beach, Florida. John Bushnell (Denise) of Clifton, Virginia. Predeceased by her parents, Robert and Laida, husband John Hone, and younger brother, Ronny. And her beloved cat and companion, Theo. Lynette is survived by her two “sonshines”, and loves of her life Sons, Kent Reese Deshields of Birmingham, Alabama, and Ronald Author Hone, E5 Yeoman Second Class of Wilmington; currently serving in the United States Navy and station in Japan. Lynette is also survived by her siblings, Marsha, Bob, Sheila and John. Nieces, Lisa Nicholson (Chris), Julia Campbell, (German) Kristen Bushnell, Nephews, Ross Bushnell, Patrick Silvola (Emily) and Erik Silvola (Fallon) Brady Bushnell and Reed Bushnell. Grand Niece Lily and Grand Nephew, Anthony. (Julia Campbell’s children) One Granddaughter, Ariana Deshields. Her best friends, and fellow “Stew Crew” members, Angie Smock and Tina Vucci. In addition to her beloved Unity of Wilmington Church family, and her family from the YMCA. From the time she was born, Lynette lived a full and adventurous life. Being the daughter of a Foreign Service officer and an American Samoa who was raised in Honolulu Hawaii, this caused for an exciting and tedious life. The Bushnell’s were evacuated from Beirut during its Civil War by the US Navy and Marines. After the evacuation, the young Bushnell family time was spent at her paternal grandparents’ farm in Holdrege, Nebraska. Lynette could regularly be found in the barn, in the hay, cuddling and snoozing with calves. The young family grew while in Nebraska with the births of Ronny and Sheila. Eventually, the Bushnell’s went to Cairo, Egypt where young John was born. Lynette was nine years old when she attended The American International School Cairo American College from 1960-1965 and the American International School in New Delhi, India from 1965-1970. Finally settling in back in the states, Lynette graduated from Fort Hunt High School in Alexandria, Virginia. A popular student at Fort Hunt, and remembered for her stunning good looks, big brown eyes, and phenomenal skills on the Drama stage. Once Lynette and Brother Bob starred in the Musical, Oklahoma. A few years after graduation, Lyndy attended Mary Mount University earning her RN. BSN degree. Lyndy and sisters, Marsha and Sheila loved to do the Hula dance. The Bushnell’s would spend every four years in Hawaii where the girls became students of the dance. In fact, they would regularly dance the hula for the Hawaii State Society of Washington, DC for many years. After Lynette’s husband, died in 2007 Lynette and son Ron, moved to Wilmington, NC to make a new start. In 2013 after Ron Graduated from Ashley High School and joined the AmeriCorps, Lynette briefly moved to California before returning back to Wilmington in 2015. Eager to live life to the fullest, Lynette began to volunteer with several organizations when she could. Mainly the Pink Heals of the Cape Fear, the American Cancer Society, and Women of Hope. After joining the Livestrong program with the YMCA, Lynette regularly attended exercise classes after graduating from the program. This lead to her volunteering at the Y as well. Always being a spiritual being, Lynette sought out a church to be spiritually feed. She found her church home at Unity of Wilmington where she instantly made many friends, and had a church family whom she grew to love very much as they loved her. Unity was a gift to her. Some of her favorite things were reading, coloring, music, meditation, time with the “Stew Crew” dinning out, playing cards, talking, and day trips, and participating in Charity Walks to support other cancer patients. Known by many names, “Lyndy” “Carrot”, and “Edna”. In addition, she was known as Wife, Mom, Sister, Grandma, Aunt, friend, and teacher. To know Lyndy was to love her. Lyndy was a teacher of grace and gratitude. You will never know such a thankful person in your life. Regardless, of what was given to her, a glass of water, or something much larger, you knew she appreciated the deed. A giver of her time, spirit, ear and the best hugs. You always felt loved after being around her. Lynette instantly wanted to be your friend, as she never did met a stranger; always eager to learn about you and to share her experience of wisdom and life. When you were around her, you knew you were around one of the most tender, affectionate, kindhearted individuals God had ever placed on the earth. These type of souls are not meant to roam the earth for too long. God needs them more in heaven to watch out for all of us down here. And He definitely needed our sweet Lyndy. We will always miss her in our lives. A private service will be held on Sept 13, 2019 for her family and close friends. Followed up by a public Service on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Unity of Wilmington. 717 Orchard Avenue Wilmington, NC at 1:00 Please consider making a donation to one of the following Charities in Lynette’s Name. Hospice of The Lower Cape Fear, The Kidney Foundation, Unity of Wilmington the Human Society or a Charity of your choice. The Family wishes to send out a note of sincere appreciation to the staff and faculty of Liberty Commons, The Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Angie Smock and Tina Vucci, Vikki Eastburn, and her service dog, Flicka, Tina Vessely, Jacqueline Gonzales, Scottie Maddox, and Lynn McClendon. In addition to all of her friends, who have reached out with well wishes, thoughts and prayers during these difficult times.

Lynette Marie Hone

March 19, 1956 - September 9, 2019