Bonnie Laurie Gillespie Rodriguez wa born in Lewiston, New York.  She moved with her family to Massachusetts in 1984 and graduated from Milton High School.  She completed her Bachelor's of Science in Sociology, along with a Minor in Elementary Education, from Salem State University.

Bonnie loved children and served as a Preschool Teacher at Friend-Shipp Preschool in Beverly, MA., Gordon-Conwell Nursery School in Wenham, MA., A Bright Beginning in Danvers, MA, and Joyful Noises in Topsfield, MA.  She also served as a lead Kindergarten Teacher at Catholic Charities in Peabody, MA.  Most recently, she worked as a Teacher's Assistant at Little Hands Children's Center in Danvers, MA.

Bonnie functioned as an Intern and Program Secretary at His Mansion Ministries in Hillsboro, New Hampshire, where she mentored young women recovering from life-controlling issues.

Bonnie's life continually manifested her love of God and for others, a passion for prayer and God's word, and a desire to live His presence.