Donna Bonds Thomas

2012 at her residence.

Mrs. Thomas was born on June 24, 1952 in Anniston, Alabama, the daughter

of the late Charles Coleman Bonds and Elizabeth Olene Dudley Bonds. She

moved to Blue Ridge, Georgia at an early age where her family had a long

history.

On July 11, 1970 she married William Benny Thomas.

Mrs. Thomas enjoyed her many years of employment at the Bartow County

District Attorney's Office and the Clerk of Superior Court, from where she

retired.

She enjoyed boating, camping, working in her yard, vacationing with her

family and spending as much time as possible with her grandchildren.

Donna was a faithful member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, where her

husband Benny is the pastor. She was very active in many aspects of the

church including the Ladies Circle.

Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her father, Charles Bonds and her

beloved mother-in-law, Ruby Thomas. She is survived by her husband of 41

years, Benny, two daughters, Kellie Thomas Paige and her husband Steve and

their children, JD, Jacob, Luci and Audrey of Rydal and Kimberly Thomas

Nelson and her husband Dolph (Tripp) Nelson III and their children, Dolph

(Ivy) Nelson IV and Coleman of Cartersville. She is also survived by her

mother, Elizabeth Bonds of Anniston, Alabama, two sisters, Elaine Dilbeck of

Blue Ridge, Georgia and Jan Hillard of Dallas, Texas, a brother, Lincoln

Bonds of Anniston, Alabama and her father-in-law, JD Thomas of Blue

Ridge, Georgia. Also surviving are her extended family, Doug and Gwen

Wingard of Rydal and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Mrs. Thomas will be held on Thursday, January 5 from 4p.m.-

8p.m. at Owen Funeral Home in Cartersville and funeral services will be on

Friday, January 6 at 2p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Cartersville with

Reverend Robby Chastain and Reverend Billy Cantrell officiating. Burial will

follow at Sunset Memory Gardens with Reverend David Baker officiating.

Serving as Pallbearers are Adam Dilbeck, Scott Wingard, Brad Ross, Shane

McGill, Troy McVey and David Guthrie. Honorary Pallbearers include the

deacons of Oak Grove Baptist Church and her grandsons.

Please visit www.owenfunerals.com to post tributes and sign the online guest

registry.