In Memory Of Bonnie Johnson Morris December 11, 1934 January 4, 2020 Legacy of Love A wife, a mother, a grandma too, This is the legacy we have from you. You taught us love and how to fight, You gave us strength, you gave us might. A stronger person would be hard to find, And in your heart, you were always kind. You fought for us all in one way or another, Not just as a wife not just as a mother. For all of us you gave your best, Now the time has come for you to rest. So go in peace, you've earned your sleep, Your love in our hearts, we'll eternally keep. Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes & Cremation Center Somerville and Oakland, Tennessee (901) 465-3535 www.PeeblesFuneralHome.com
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In Memory Of
Bonnie Johnson Morris
December 11, 1934January 4, 2020
Legacy of LoveA wife, a mother, a grandma too,
This is the legacy we have from you.You taught us love and how to fight,
You gave us strength, you gave us might.A stronger person would be hard to find,And in your heart, you were always kind.
You fought for us all in one way or another,Not just as a wife not just as a mother.
For all of us you gave your best,Now the time has come for you to rest.
So go in peace, you've earned your sleep,Your love in our hearts, we'll eternally keep.
Peebles Fayette CountyFuneral Homes & Cremation Center
Somerville and Oakland, Tennessee(901) 465-3535 www.PeeblesFuneralHome.com
In Memory Of
Bonnie JohnsonMorris
Entered is LifeDecember 11, 1934
Departed is LifeJanuary 4, 2020
Funeral Service1 P.M. Tuesday ~ January 7, 2020
Peebles Main Funeral ChapelSomerville, Tennessee
Officiating MinistersBro. Jeremy Arnold
Bro. Stan Smith
Final Resting PlaceSomerville City Cemetery
Somerville, Tennessee
PallbearersShawn Morris, Paul Morris, Nick Markle,
Brian Johnson and Rex Bobbitt
Honorary PallbearersAdrian Morris and Willie Levy
Bonnie Johnson Morris, age 85, longtime resident of Somerville and wife of the late Bobby Clyde Morris, entered her heavenly home Saturday afternoon, January 4, 2020 with her family surrounding her.
Bonnie was born December 11, 1934 to Reuben Sterling Johnson and Evon Miller Johnson of the Rossville Community. She attended Fayette County School where she was an outstanding basketball player. She met the love of her life, Bobby Clyde Morris in high school and were married May 23, 1952. They began their life together after Bobby returned from the Air Force, started a family, and began working in the family business, Grady Morris & Son. After purchasing the business, Bonnie was the secretary at the company for 35 years.
Bonnie was a member of First Baptist Church of Somerville. She enjoyed crocheting afghans for family members and friends, playing golf with her ladies’ group and family as much as she could, and spending time with her family. Her family was her life.
Bonnie is survived by her daughter, Laina Skelton (Jimmy) of Somerville, TN; two sons, Bob Morris (Jane) of Somerville, TN, Keith Morris (Cheryl) of Somerville, TN; two brothers, Reuben Johnson (Nancy) of Somerville, TN, Billy Johnson (Marycatherine) of Florida; eight grandchildren, Adrian Morris, Shawn Morris (Kalura), Katrina Baggott (Nick), Paul Morris, Nick Markle (Ally), Lauren Langfield (Dan), Madison Morris, Scott Morris; and seven great-grandchildren, Conner Morris, Brixton Bishop, Cullen Morris, Wyatt Morris, Luke Baggott, Logan Baggott and Grady Markle.
She was preceded in death by her husband who died August 12, 2018 after 66 years of marriage, Bobby Clyde Morris; her parents, Reuben and Evon Johnson; two sons, Bobby Clyde Morris, Jr., Michael Morris; her sister, Vivian Key Davies; and her grandson, Jonathan Markle.
The family requests that memorials be directed to First Baptist Church of Somerville, 12685 S. Main Street, Somerville, TN 38068.
Condolences may be left on our online guestbook at www.PeeblesFuneralHome.com.
