Bonnie Jean Parker, age 81, of Laurel, MS peacefully passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020, with family by her side. She was a twin born to the late Robert T. Weatherford and Bannie Weatherford, Bonnie Jean grew up in Sumrall, MS graduating from Sumrall High School. She later moved to Morgan City, Louisiana for a brief time then settling in Laurel, MS.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Jean Parker, her husband, Robert W. Parker; her parents, Robert T. Weatherford and Bannie Weatherford; and her brother James A. Maxie.
She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca (Greg) Yarnell of Laurel; her grandchildren, Timothy, Aaron, Rachel, Daniel, Lauren, Jonathon and Macala; her twin brother, Robert Dean (Joyce) Weatherford of Gulfport and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Bonnie worked for Big Yank Garment Factory in Hattiesburg many years ago. She worked for Laurel School District, later going to work at Walmart in Laurel where she was employed almost twenty years before retiring. She was a longtime faithful member of Plainway Baptist Church where she loved to worship her Lord Jesus in the choir. Her infectious smile and laugh will always be remembered. She will be deeply missed by all.
The family would like to thank Canon Hospice of Gulfport for all their loving care.
A graveside service for the family will be held on Wednesday at Lott Cemetery on North Slade Road in Sumrall, MS.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations in her name made to Plainway Baptist Church 1133 Hwy 15 N, Laurel, MS 39440.
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