Bonnie Jane Newman

Bonnie Lorio Newman, age 84, passed away on February 21, 2023. She was born on January 1, 1939, in Baton Rouge, LA. The daughter of the late Edwin Lorio and Estelle Black Lorio. She was raised in Baton Rouge and graduated from Istrouma High School in 1956.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Donald Newman and Ronnie Breaud; son Jacques Newman, son-n-law Rick Farrar and sister Myrna Anne Davis.

Bonnie is survived by her children, Glynn Newman, DeeAnna Gelpi (Layne), Todd Newman, Chad Newman (Alicia) and Dana Farrar (fiancé Rick Bourgeois). Also survived by sister Paula Jean Felder.

"Honey's" most beloved treasures are her grandchildren and great grandchildren that survive her; Jason Gelpi (Hillary) Smith Thomas, Reese and John Michael; Donald Gelpi (Rian) Elliott and Elijah; Hunter Farrar (Caroline); Cole Farrar (Grace); Brock and Bailey Newman (Chad and Alicia).

Bonnie had an absolute devotion to God and shared it with all. She raised her children to have great faith in the lord and she exhibited that same faith in her everyday life. Always setting an example and living by one of her favorite bible verses, Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

“Honey” was just TOO SPECIAL for words! She was filled with God’s love and shared it with anyone she ever met! Her abundance of love, joyful personality and beautiful smile was infectious to everyone. Being a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother topped the list for her. She had a great passion to cook…cooking sumptuous dishes with love, especially for holiday gatherings. Fun for Bonnie was spending time with her friends, antique browsing, shopping, decorating, dancing, but most of all cheering at sporting events and engaging in all activities with her family. “Honey” was the absolute cream of the crop and a real “one of a kind”.

Services will be held on Tuesday the 28th, at Greenoaks Funeral Home. Visitation, noon till 2:00 PM, burial to follow.