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Bernice "Bonnie" Loice Runnels

Female 1919 - 2013  (93 years)


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  • Name Bernice "Bonnie" Loice Runnels  [1, 2
    Nickname Bonnie 
    Birth 1 Nov 1919  Broaddus, San Augustine County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3
    Gender Female 
    Death 5 Aug 2013  Broaddus, San Augustine County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Notes 
    • The Sabine County Reporter
      August 14, 2013, Page 14

      Bernice "Bonnie" McGrew, (age 93) was born November 1, 1919, in Broaddus, Texas, to the late Edgar Ellis Runnels and Beulah (Fullen) Runnels. She entered into rest at her residence in Broaddus with her loving family gathered around her on Monday, August 5, 2013.

      She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Broaddus Order of the Easter Star, where she served as Past Matron several times. Her life consisted of many qualities; she was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, friend, homemaker, seamstress and beautician. She loved being around people. She always made sure that she was dressed well for the occasion. She wanted to look her best at all times.

      Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 65 years, J.C. McGrew (whom she married on January 16, 1948) of Broaddus, Texas; daughters, Lou Nell McLendon Jones and husband Bob of Pasadena, Carol Mead of Broaddus, Jane Lewis and husband Scott of Pasadena; grandchildren, Lou Ann Rice, Bobby Jones, Travis Duncan, Brandi Pryor, Jamie Lewis, Tonya Lewis, and Kayla Lewis; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother, William Ray Runnels of Livingston; Sister, Juanita Harris of Huntington; sisters-in-law, Mary Pippen of Delhi, La., Laura Geese and husband Freddie of Tyler, Jenell Runnels of Spring; brothers-in-law, Tully Borders and wife Joy of Kilgore, Dub Borders and wife Shirley of Gilbertsville, Pa.; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

      She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Beulah Runnels; daughter, Evelyn Ann "Cookie" McLendon Morris; great-grandson, Kyle Keagle; brother, Edgar "Son" Runnels; sisters, Avenel Harvey, Maurine Harvey; nephew, Jimmy Wagner.

      Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 8, 2013, 2:00 P.M., Trinity Baptist Church, Broaddus, with Bro. Don Lofton, Bro. Hugh Mixon, and Bobby Jones officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 5 til 8 P.M. at Trinity Baptist Church, Broaddus, Texas. Pallbearers will be Charles Lynn Williams, Billy Joe Williams, Jimmy Dale Williams, Bobby Keith Williams, Randy Williams and Duane Williams.
    Person ID I23174  Strong Family Tree
    Last Modified 17 Aug 2014 

    Father Edgar Ellis Runnels,   b. 23 Sep 1894   d. May 1976, San Augustine County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years) 
    Mother Beulah Carey Fullen,   b. 26 May 1899, Texas Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 Aug 1993, Shelby County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 94 years) 
    Family ID F7421  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 George Martin McLendon,   b. 18 Oct 1915, Center, Shelby County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 31 Mar 2008, Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 92 years) 
    Marriage Bef 1938 
    • Her obituary indicates she was predeceased by another daughter, Evelyn Ann "Cookie" McLENDON Morris.
    Children 
     1. Living
    Family ID F8190  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 17 Aug 2013 

    Family 2 James Carroll "J. C." "Keg" McGrew,   b. 14 May 1923, Pioneer, West Carroll Parish, Louisiana Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Aug 2014, Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 91 years) 
    Marriage 16 Jan 1948  [4
    Children 
     1. Living
     2. Living
    Family ID F8191  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 6 Jul 2014 

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  • Sources 
    1. [S336] The Sabine County Reporter, P.O. Box 700, Hemphill, Texas (Published Weekly), (Founded in 1883, The Sabine County Reporter (USPS 474-660) is published once a week on Wednesday. The Reporter is Published by Sabine County Reporter, Inc. Postmaster: Send change of address to P.O. Box 700, Hemphill, Texas 75948-0700. The Sabine County Reporter and The Rambler merged March 1, 1988. Member National Newspaper Association and Texas Press Association.), August 14, 2013, Page 14 (Reliability: 3).

    2. [S202] McGrew, Wynema THE JAMES McGREW FAMILY (1744-1797) Second Edition, 1999, p. 323, Lois Bernice Runnels (Reliability: 3).

    3. [S202] McGrew, Wynema THE JAMES McGREW FAMILY (1744-1797) Second Edition, 1999, p. 323 (Reliability: 3).

    4. [S202] McGrew, Wynema THE JAMES McGREW FAMILY (1744-1797) Second Edition, 1999, p. 323, she instead shows they married on 14 Oct 1946 (Reliability: 3).