Bonnie Gayle Champion  age 89 passed away after a brief illness on August 21, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She was of the Baptist faith. She gave us strength and you couldn’t find a strong person. She was such an amazing woman and was loved by all who had the privilege to know her and was a dear friend to all. She loved flowers, gardening, and loved reading and writing poems. She shared her love for cooking with anyone in need. She never met a stranger, nor did anyone forget meeting her. Our Bonnie made a splash when she entered a room with her witty and humorous self. Her family and friends are very saddened by her loss but her memories and stories will live on and we will carry her in our hearts forever. So now Bonnie rest in peace, you’ve earned your sleep.

Survivors include a daughter and a son in law Linda and Benny Collins, son and daughter in law Charles and Gen Champion, grandchildren Michele Shelton, Angie DeBord, Craig Collins and Johnny (Lucretia) Collins. Great-grandchildren Natasha (Joey) Davis, Lauren Collins, Jacob Collins, Reed DeBord, Bryce Champion, Emma Champion, Kole Jenkins, and Stella Collins. Great-Great grandchildren Mason Davis and Kattie Davis. Special friends Lottie Dotson and Shirley Prince. Many other nieces and nephews also survive. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents Sion and Kate Parker, husband James Champion, grandson Franklin Champion, sisters Bess Mullinax and Frankie Padgett, brothers Dewitt Parker, Raymond Parker, CW Parker, Eules Parker, and Hardy Parker.

No services planned at this time. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.