of Marshall, AR
February 10, 1926 - January 25, 2018
Bonnie Lee Mathis West, age 91 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, January 25th, 2018 at NARMC in Harrison, Arkansas. She was born in Snowball, Arkansas on February 10th, 1926 to William Mathis and Hattie (Weaver) Mathis. She married W.T. West on April 10th, 1947.
Bonnie is survived by two sons, Gary (Barbara) West and Larry (Janey) West, both of Marshall, AR; three grandchildren, Ronnie (Olga) West of Raleigh, NC, Krystle (David) Owen of Hot Springs Village, AR and Kyle (Jessica) West of Benton, AR; one brother, Bill Mathis of Benton, AR; three great grandchildren, Liliana and Lucia West, and Connor Owen; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her sister, Rose (Billy Dale) Dampf of Tulsa, OK; sisters-in-law, Lenora (Bill) Mathis and Mae (West) Bryan; brothers-in-law, Webster West and Kern Bryan; and her husband's parents, Ben and Bess West.
Bonnie was a Christian and a member of the Canaan Missionary Baptist Church. In her earlier years, Bonnie taught school at Snowball, Pindall and Martin Box. She and W.T. lived in the Canaan Community and raised turkeys, chickens and operated a dairy farm until 1963 when they moved to Marshall. They owned and operated West's Market for several years. Bonnie loved to cook and the highlight of her week was preparing Sunday dinner for her family. She was famous for her fried chicken, hot rolls, cinnamon rolls and many other specialties.
Funeral services for Bonnie will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 31st, 2018 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Shirl Williams officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 PM preceding the service. Burial will be in Canaan Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ronnie West, Kyle West, David Owen, Billy Mathis, Danny Horton and Ronnie Horton. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Mathis, Howard Ford, Doyle Graham, Harry Gene Lawrence, Wendell Gray, Matt Gray and Matthew Kelley.
The family would like to thank the staff at Highland Court for the loving care and compassion provided to their loved one.
Dear Gary, Barbara, and family,
So sorry to hear about Ms. Bonnie! She was a beautiful person inside and out. May the peace of God be with you all. Sincerely, Laura England
Gary and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. She was a very nice person.
Danny Harris
So sorry to the family and my prayers for comfort . She was a fine lady I am blessed to have known her and her family.
She was and is a beautiful daughter of Heavenly Father and a great friend and cousin to my mother, Pauline. I know there is a great homecoming celebration going on in Heaven right now. I wish O could have been there with family to celebrate her life and memories. May the Balm of Gilead, our Savior Jesus Christ comfort your hearts.
Love and prayers ,
Kathy Reyes Blough
My deepest sympathy to Gary, Barbara and familyðŸ™ðŸ»
We were very sorry to hear about Bonnie. Our prayers and thoughts go out to all of her family.
Mike and Gail Hamilton
To the family ,
So sorry for your loss.
Our prayers and sympathy for everyone during this
difficult time.
Miss Bonnie, you were the best! I'll always carry a place for you in my heart, I love you 💖
Aunt Bonnie was such a sweet lady. I will always remember the amazing Sunday meals she would cook and have everyone over. Never understood how she did it all. She will be missed.
We are sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing. She was a special person and one of our favorite cousins. Rest in peace Bonnie. Prayers for your families.