of Harrison, AR
October 22, 1935 - September 24, 2024
Bonnie L. Sims Paul, age 88, of Harrison, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at a nursing facility in Fort Smith. She was born at Hilltop on October 22, 1935, to Earnest and Lula Stewart Sims.
She was a devoted member of the Church of Christ and enjoyed sharing her faith with the youth of her church by teaching Sunday School. The kids all knew the books of the bible by singing her songs. In her later years, she and Ronnie attended Golden Years at Northside Church of Christ. She graduated from Harrison in 1953 and later moved to Wichita, Kansas to study Nursing. It was there that she met the love of her life, Ronnie Paul, and they were married on December 30, 1954, celebrating over 60 years together. It was there that they started their family, with Randy, shortly followed by Rhonda. They moved to California and added Rick to the family. They then moved back to Harrison in the early 60s to the old Stewart family home. It was on the mountain that they extended their family again, with Roger and Renita.
She worked at the Boone County Hospital as a surgical tech while raising five children and helping Ronnie on the farm. In the early 80s, she started at Emerson Electric and retired in 1991. She loved her Emerson family and they loved her. When things got boring, the mountain kids would head to the holler and she would take them for hay rides. She had a passion for what she called spider rocks. She loved caring for her chickens; her grandchildren, Shannon (Eric) Carithers, Starla (Wes) Sexton, Jennifer Ramsey (Steve Wagoner), Trish Bartley (Jeremiah Woehl), Dusty (Brittany) Paul, Max (Jessica) Paul, Robert (Brittany) Ortiz, Krystal Paul, Roger Skeeter (Naomi) Paul, Jr., Stevie Paul, Brandon Paul, Jon (Patricia) Moore, Victoria Grindstaff, and Chelsea Grandstaff; Great-Grandchildren, Ethan (Miranda) Dean, Evan Dean, Cierra Paul, Emersyn Paul, Ashley Butler, Kaitlyn (Waylon) Willis, Bryton & Breccan Bartley, Trinity Paul, Ashlyn, Raine and Daisy Paul, Kaden, Korey and Kolton Moore, Lyrah Hughes, Les Grindstaff, Keagan, Noah, Abby and Kytie, MiMi, Manny, Mario, Lily, JR Ortiz and Abbie Grinder; Great-Great-Grandchildren, Kooper Dean, Chance Butler and Enzo Willis and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Paul; her parents; son, Rick Paul; daughter, Renita Paul; great-grandson, Ronnie Paul and sisters, Fern Gibbs and Sue Frazier.
She is survived by three children, Randy Paul, Rhonda Paul Watkins, and Roger Paul; brothers-in-law, Danny (Linda) Paul and Jackie (Joan) Paul; 14 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews that she loved very much.
Visitation was on September 29, 2024, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
The funeral service was on Monday at the funeral home with Sam Alexander and Charles Mallett officiating.
The interment was in Hilltop Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Dusty Paul, Ethan Dean, Evan Dean, Brandon Paul, Jon Moore, and Stevie Paul.
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13 Condolence(s)
Ashlynn Paul
Thursday, October 3, 2024
I wish i could've seen you one last time nani, i really have missed you and poppie.. i love you nani
Edward Beaulieu
Thursday, October 3, 2024
I wish the family my deepest sympathy at the passing of this wonderful lady. I fondly remember many times together at Golden Years and the great attitude of both these folks. They were a great encouragement to me. God bless you all with His great comfort and peace.
God bless
Ed Beaulieu
Lisa Gibson
Sunday, September 29, 2024
She will always be with you in your memories and her spirit by your side.
Gloria Sparrow
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Dear Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Bonnie was a friend to all.
She followed the Golden Rule!
Heaven just got a little brighter now that she is there.
With Love,
Gloria Sparrow
Ruth Ann Duran
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Our Duran Family enjoyed having the Paul children at Forest Heights as stuents and classmates, Bonnie was a delightful room mother, and her children were very considerate.
Blessings for her caring and faithful life she gave to many
Luke and Charleen Hinchman
Saturday, September 28, 2024
You will be for ever missed , you were such a blessing to all of us and we love u and will miss u RIP.
Maxine Rogers
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Sending prayers to the family, She was a sweet lady, and a good Christian woman.
Karen Long-Conner
Friday, September 27, 2024
Lifting you and yours up in prayer… remember the good times, the love that was shared and all the laughter and smiles which were also shared through the years…much love,
Jim and Karen
Randy Watkins
Friday, September 27, 2024
I'm sorry to hear of her passing, but full of joy to know she has achieved the final destination she lived for. Although she was my mother-in-law, I felt like I had been her son all my life. Bonnie had a way of making EVERYONE feel loved. She was indeed a great example of a Christian mother. I was blessed to have known her.
Garry and Brenda Melton
Friday, September 27, 2024
We are so sad to hear of the passing of Bonnie Paul. She was such a sweet and caring person. Our thoughts and prayers are with all her loved ones.
Garry and Brenda Melton
Judy Gerdes
Friday, September 27, 2024
Rhonda, I’m sorry for the loss of your mother. My heartfelt condolences!
Greg and Ronda Robinson
Friday, September 27, 2024
So sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms around you all and give you comfort during this time. She was such a sweet lady. Prayers to you all.
Jacob Tanner
Friday, September 27, 2024
So sorry for yalls loss may the Peace and discovery in this loss be the Celebration of life for our Hearts to get Love and fulfilment during this tragic Time.