Bonnie went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2021 in Grand Saline, Texas. She was born on February 1, 1932 in Edgewood, Texas to James Elijah Parkerson and Velma Virginia LaPrade Parkerson.
Bonnie grew up in the Edgewood area and graduated Edgewood High School. She enjoyed collecting dolls, sewing and traveling. Bonnie married Dwain Oakley on June 6, 1992. She was a devoted Christian and loved the Lord. Bonnie was a member of Eastlake Baptist Church in Bullard. Until she gave up driving she was involved with the childcare program at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler. It brought her great joy taking care of the children and babies.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Velma Parkerson; half-sister, Christine Smith; half-brother, DeRoyce Parkerson; sister, Virginia Youngblood; sister, Glo Herron.
Bonnie is survived by her devoted husband, Dwain Oakley; children: Steven and Marilyn Burrow, Joel and Tinker Burrow, Denise and Steve Ligon, Terry and Angela Burrow, Scott Burrow; step-children, Jerry and Rebecca Oakley, David Oakley, Kevin and Pam Oakley; siblings: Jimmy and Glenda Parkerson, Johnny Parkerson, Brenda Thomas and Laverne Haptonstall; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild on the way.
Family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at the funeral home.
Interment will be Carter Cemetery in Canton, Texas.
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