of Little Rock, AR
January 8, 1924 - January 2, 2011
Juanita Frances (MeMe) Bonner, 86, of Little Rock, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2011. She was a long time member of Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church where she was recognized for over 50 years of service as the Nursery Supervisor. She also operated a home daycare service where she ministered to hundreds of children. For many years she was a volunteer in the Food Pantry at her church. She was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.
She is survived by two sons: Bobby Bonner, Jr. (Bitsi) of Little Rock and Philip Bonner, Sr. (Pam) of Alexander; two daughters: Nita Berry (Ernest) of Russellville and Judy Colony (Ben) of Benton; 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and by other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church, with Reverend Bob Kessinger officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens, West Helena.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the church prior to the service.
Arrangements are with Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501)224-8300.
The family would like to thank Good Shepherd Nursing Center and Arkansas Hospice for their care.
Memorials may be made to Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church, 21 Lakeshore Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204.
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31 Condolence(s)
Scott McCalman
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
On January 2nd I had my 45th birthday. I thought of the only person I could think of who had been my babysitter so long ago. I'm sorry I just got word from the Royce's of her passing.
So much love always,
Scott
Suzanne Royce Carlisle
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
I was so sorry to hear our beloved Mrs. Bonner has passed, but I know she's helping care for God's children in heaven. I will always remember her smiling face when I was a child at Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church. She cared for all 5 of us Royce children when we were growing up. We all loved her dearly and still laugh and tell stories about her to this day. I hope you can find comfort in knowing that she was a positive impact on many children in her lifetime.
leland sullivan
Friday, January 7, 2011
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I am sorry that we could not come at this sad time.
With Sorrow,
Leland Sullivan and Family
Beth Felton
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Bonner was a very specail friend @ Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church. She ministered to my children in the nursery and I will be foever grateful to her for that. She was such a great prayer warrior. I feel so lucky to have had her be a part of my church life. Now she will be watching down on us from Heaven. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Bonner family. RIP Bonner.
pat kirchner
Thursday, January 6, 2011
The family of Pauline Land (room 708 GS) express our sympathy on the loss of your mother. She was a very dear woman and we enjoyed visiting with her. Also, my daughter-in-law is from West Helena and said her grandmother was Florence Bonner who married Charles Webster Waters. Her mother is Sarah Warrick of WH. Small world! God Bless you all.
Troy and Kitty Braswell
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
we are thinking of you all and our prayers are with you. Kitty (Longstreth) and Troy
Thomen and Willett Family
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Mrs. Juanita meant the world to us and was such a comfort and prayer warrior for us when my mom first came to Good Shepherd and was struggling with her first several months in long term care. Mrs. Juanita became family to us and soon became know as Granny J to my Taylor. She always had a smile, a hug and something uplifting to say to us and we were the better for knowing her. We love her and will miss her dearly as I know so many others who have been blessed to know her will. You will be in our prayers!
Phillip - your Rock Creek family will also be lifting you and your family up. Love you guys!
Debra, Taylor and Enid Thomen
Brenda and Ron Willett
Debra Thomen
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Our prayers are with you in this time of great loss. We loved her dearly and she has made our time with my mom at Good Shepherd so much better. She was a friend, a confidante and a second grandma "Granny J" to my daughter. She was a real prayer warrior during some tough times and her sweet smile and her hug always kept at the ready meant so much to us. She will be missed by so many at Good Shepherd as no doubt she will be missed by so many others touched by her special kindness.
Debra, Enid and Taylor Thomen
Brenda Willett
Judy Roberts & Hope Parish
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Judy and Tim
May God comfort you and your family during this time. We are thinking and praying for you. Tim your Aunt Judy said "I love you"
Natalie & OB Willis
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Phillip and Pam we are sorry about your lost but always remember God makes know mistakes. Ms Juanita is smiling on her beloved family waiting for the day to be reunited with you all again. May God be with you and your family.
Bill Yancey
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Nita, I am sorry to hear that your mom has passed. I know that she is blessed for all the children she has cared for. My prayers are for you and your family.
Barbara Arquilla
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Philip and Bobby,
Extending my deepest sympathy for your loss. May God's comfort and peace come to you during this time. MeMe will always have a special place in my heart. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara
Marilyn ROBERTSON Marshall
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Nita: I read in the paper where your beloved Mother passed away. I am so sorry for your loss.
Marilyn Robertson Marshall
LRCHS Class of 1965.
julie and gary stoll
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gwen Humphries Ross
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Dear friends, I was so sad to see the notice about your Mother. She was a dear, dear lady and I know all of you will miss her. I will always remember her standing at the stove stirring something in a pot and one of you asking her "Is it soup yet?" She (and all of you) was a bright part of my teenage years. Wish I could be there tomorrow. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Judy Sprinkle
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
I had the honor of meeting Mrs. Bonner on my rare visits to Good Shepherd to visit with my aunt and uncle. What a gracious and loving person - she exuded love and kindness to everyone she could possibly reach, including myself and my family. I feel blessed to have known her. My prayers are with the family at this time of loss.
Heiman (Newton) Debi
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Philip & Bobby
RIck, Steve and I want to send our condolences to the Bonner family. Very sad to hear about your loss.
Bill Mathews
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
My sister Dana and i wish to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of Mrs Bonner. Although i did not know her personally, i would imagine she was an awesome lady if anything like the rest of the Bonners i know. We will be praying for you and your family.
your friends always,
Bill Mathews and Dana Fowler
Debra (Owens)Scott
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Philip and Bobby,
I just heard about your Mom. I am really sorry to hear this except to say that we know she is in God's hands now. I know you miss her and will continue to. All my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Debbie
Rob Passwaters
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Bobby and Phillip sorry about your mother death. I will be pray for your and your family
Donna and David Etchieson
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
We loved MeMe so very, very much. She had so many positive and loving influences on the children she helped raise that there has to be a mansion in heaven just for her. Her ministry with the children's programs at Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church gave many young families a break with "Parents Nite Out" and I do believe that we couldn't have made it without her! We are so sad to be having to say goodbye to her.
Ed and Mary Ann McAlister
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
To Bobby and Philip and the rest of the family.
Sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Ed and Mary Ann McAlister
Linda Kaiser
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Sending my thoughts & prayers your way! May she rest in eternal peace!
Carolyn Meins
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
To "Bonner's" family,
We knew her simply as "Bonner" after first meeting her at Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church. The dearest, sweetest lady we ever knew, so full of love for everyone. She was loved in return - a ray of sunshine always with her big smile, bright eyes and happy nature. We will remember her always. Your own family memories will be your comfort in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Marion and Carolyn Meins and Betty Clevidence
Susan
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
I'm sad because I will miss you Bonner, but I'm glad because I know your with your brother and sisters. I love you and all your family! I will see you sometime in the future, and please tell Uncle Sam to have me some fried fish and french fries!
Mary Fulbright
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
I became acquainted with Mrs. Bonner when my Mother was at Good Shepherd. Mrs. Bonner was a sweet, sweet lady. I enjoyed talking with her when I visited my Mother. My deepest sympathies to the Bonner family and all Mrs. Bonner's friends.. Mary Fulbright
Nancy Evans Burrow
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Phillip, Bobby and Family... You are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Carolyn Evans, Nancy Evans-Burrow, and Betty Townsend at Coleman Dairy
Mary McIntire (Wassell)
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Bobby & Phillip, I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stacy Bryant Pickell
Monday, January 3, 2011
I love me some MeMe Bonner! I know there is a party in heaven even though we are sad here on earth. She was a good and faithful servant.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
Love y'all!
David & Christy Smith
Monday, January 3, 2011
Philip & Pam, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. David & Christy Smith
Church At Rock Creek
Marla Bridges
Monday, January 3, 2011
What a sweet lady!! My thoughts and prayers continue to support her family.