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Bessie B. Bonney


Sunrise: June 27, 1946
Sunset: May 28, 2018

Our loved one, Bessie B. Bonney was adorned with her wings on May 28, 2018.  Bessie was a native of Norfolk, VA but resided in VA Beach, VA for many years.  She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School after which she pursued her B.A. degree in Sociology at Norfolk State University.  Bessie served in the United States Army and retired as a Supervisor from the United States Postal Service where she worked for over 30 years.  She was a faithful member of St. Thomas AME Zion Church.  Bessie will be remembered for her loyalty to her family and friends, her generous heart, her strong personality and her love for God.  She was predeceased by her parents; Joseph and Elsie Bonney; sister, Barbara Bonney and her brother, Anthony E, Bonney.  She leaves behind to cherish her memories, one sister, Viola V. Wilson of Petersburg, VA.; five nieces, Sherri L. B. Dixon of Va Beach, Jeanita Castille of Washington, DC., Dena McQueen of Raleigh, NC., Dawn Charity of Petersburg, VA. and Joyce Pringle of VA Beach, VA.; two nephews, Alan Williams of Newport News, VA., and Stevan Williams of Norfolk, VA. as well as a host of other loving family and friends.

Viewing Friday, June 1, 2018 Metropolitan Funeral Service Berkley Avenue Wake Service Friday, June 1, 2018 7:00pm - 8:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service Berkley Avenue Service Saturday, June 2, 2018 11:00am St. Thomas AME Zion Church 1700 Melon Street Norfolk, VA 23523 Interment Calvary Cemetery 1600 St. Julian Avenue Norfolk, VA 23504

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    Phyllis Waugh Bibb says
    May 30, 2018 at 12:16 am

    May the warmth of family, friends and wonderful memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.

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      Sandra B. Manuel says
      June 2, 2018 at 7:48 pm

      Will miss u my wonderful. Friend may God keep u in arms for ever and ever Love u always

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    Sandra Felton Brookins - Booker T. Washington Class of “64.” says
    May 30, 2018 at 10:59 am

    My you Rest In Peace Bessie. To the family, my sincere condolences to you. God will continue to comfott you during this time of your sorrow.

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    Maurice Craft says
    May 30, 2018 at 3:23 pm

    Bessie will always be in my heart and memories. Rest in peace Bessie. To her family and friends, my sincere condolences.

    Maurice,
    BTW Class of 1964

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    Pat Collins Glover says
    May 30, 2018 at 10:24 pm

    Family find comfort in knowing that Bessie and all she meant to you and us will remain in our hearts forever. Rest in peace my long-time childhood.

    Tricia collins

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    Bren wilson says
    May 31, 2018 at 3:47 am

    R.I.h now

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    Rev Thomasine Brazeal Williams, BTW '64 says
    May 31, 2018 at 7:17 pm

    What a nice person. A bold but yet thoughtful person. I will always remember our days at BTW. May the God of Comfort embrace all her family and friends.

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    LILLIE MAE JONES MAZUREK says
    June 1, 2018 at 6:31 am

    TO ME THE WORLD WILL MISS BESSIE’S SMILE LAUGH AND KINDNESS TO ALL. WELL DONE BESSIE TAKE YOU REST.

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      SHARON RIDDICK-WASHINGTON says
      April 5, 2022 at 6:54 am

      BESSIE BONNEY was a very funny lady I was fortunate to work with her at pier 1 and first data I think I laughed the entire time in her presence sorry I didn’t say my goodbyes to her and get one more good laugh. sending prayer up for the family

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