Bonnie D. Parkin

Bonnie D. Parkin was sustained as General President of the Relief Society, on April 6, 2002. Parkin was serving as a ward missionary and Laurel adviser in her home ward in Salt Lake City prior to receiving the call to direct the Church's women's service organization.

Sister Parkin earned a bachelor's degree from Utah State University and has served her family as a homemaker. Her previous Church service includes callings as second counselor in the Young Women general presidency, member of the Relief Society general board, ward Relief Society president, stake Young Women president, Young Women adviser and ward Primary president. She served with her husband, Dr. James L. Parkin, during his assignment as president of the England London South Mission. They are the parents of four sons and enjoy their 14 grandchildren.

Source

• http://lds.org/newsroom/showrelease/0,15503,4085-1-10232,00.html - Press Release, "New General Authorities and General Relief Society Leaders Called", 6 April 2002