of Rogers, AR
February 10, 1921 - February 13, 2017
Bonnie Coleman Gilliam age 96 went to her Heavenly Home on Monday, February 13, 2017 at approximately 8:15p.m. Bonnie was born in Cord, Arkansas to William (Bill) and Cora Sanders Coleman on February 10, 1921. Bonnie was Blessed with ten children, that she loved unconditionally, they were her earthly treasures from God, which all survived her; Gene Coleman of Strawberry, Loretta Simmons (husband, Kenneth) of Judsonia, Hershel Gilliam (wife, Sharon) of Black Rock, Janetta Durham (husband, Charles) of Lynn, Angie Pittman of Rogers, Jerry Gilliam of Walnut Ridge, Cora Gilliam of Rogers, Brenda Carr (husband, Larry) of Rogers, Rene Lantz of Augusta, Georgia, and Rebecca Ring of Bryant. She is also survived by twenty-six grandchildren; fifty-nine great-grandchildren; twenty-nine great-great grandchildren; three great-great-great grandchildren; one sister, Doris Davis of Little Rock; and one brother, Gerald Coleman of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 68 years, Hershel (Sig) Gilliam; four sisters; two granddaughters; one great-grandson; one great-great grandson; and one great-great-great grandson.
Pallbearers are Dewayne Coleman, Keith Simmons, Robbie Gilliam, James Taylor, Mitchell Pittman, Jerry Gilliam, Kenneth Gilliam, Bobby Winchester, T.J. Dodd, and Chris Platt. Honorary Pallbearers will be Kenneth Simmons, Charles Durham, Larry Carr, Mitch Bell, Colton Johnson, Bob Callahan, Gerald Powell, Kenny McGhee, and great grandsons.
Her Celebration of Life will be at 2:00p.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the Roller-Crouch Chapel in Batesville. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in Saffell.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
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A Special thank you to Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville for taking such great care of preparing our mother's body & the special care in meeting our needs. God sent us Angels in every area of need. The Staff there was so very special. Their warm hugs & tender words & kindness meant the world to us as we have grieved the loss of our Jewel. Thanks again to esp. Ms Miranda & Ms. Kim.
Becky & family,
My thoughts & prayers are with you during this sad time.
In His love,
Marilyn
It has been many a years since I have seen the Gilliam family but do have fond memories of us as young neighbors. I am praying for peace to be with u all and know that our heavenly father is only a prayer away. U was so blessed to have her for so many years and all the memories u can share. God Bless.
So sorry we can't be there but all of you are in our thoughts. God Bless Aunt Bonnie and all of you kids. May time give you Peace..
Love that sweet lady and all her children. God Bless all of you through the service and following weeks.
So sorry for ur loss, prayers to Becky and her family. She will always live in ur heart. Praying for strength to comfort ur family.
I'll not be able to attend services for Bonnie but know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Wish we could be there. Love to all