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Bernice "Bonnie" Loice Runnels

Female 1919 - 2013  (93 years)


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  1. 1.  Bernice "Bonnie" Loice Runnels was born on 1 Nov 1919 in Broaddus, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 5 Aug 2013 in Broaddus, San Augustine County, Texas.

    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.

    Bernice married George Martin McLendon before 1938. George was born on 18 Oct 1915 in Center, Shelby County, Texas; died on 31 Mar 2008 in Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas; was buried in Spann's Chapel Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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    Bernice married James Carroll "J. C." "Keg" McGrew on 16 Jan 1948. James (son of Thomas Ervin McGrew and Launa Bullock) was born on 14 May 1923 in Pioneer, West Carroll Parish, Louisiana; died on 6 Aug 2014 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; was buried in Runnels Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Generation: 2

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Generation: 3

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