Bonnie Jean Sumrall

On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, Bonnie Jean Sumrall, of Columbia, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord at the age of 92. She was born in Seminary, Mississippi as one of twelve children born to W.J. and Sarah Bass. Bonnie was a former resident of Lamar County and has been a resident of Marion County for the past 46 years. She lived a simple life and found pleasure in tending her gardens of flowers, strawberries, and tomatoes. Although she was passionate about fishing, Bonnie was most content sitting outside in her swing. She was a longtime faithful member of Antioch Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her eleven siblings; three children, Marlene Bennett, Roselene Bennett, and Kendall Bennett; two grandchildren, Thomas Bennett and Cindel Bennett; and her beloved husband, Jerry Sumrall. Bonnie is survived by a daughter, Cindy Welch (Tommy); two sons, Tim Bennett (Darla) and Benny Ray Bennett (Sandra); six grandchildren, Shane Bennett, Eric Bennett, Ben Bennett (Mindy), Caleb Bennett, Lauren Pace (Tanner), and Emily Welch; four great-grandchildren, Hayden Bennett, Brooke Bennett, Sophia Pace, and Jackson Pace; and a host of nieces and nephews.

There will be a funeral service to celebrate Bonnie's life at Colonial Funeral Home on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 2:00pm. Friends may visit with the family from 1:00pm until service time. The service will be officiated by Reverend Troy Burroughs. Bonnie will be laid to rest in the Richland Creek Church of God Cemetery assisted by Terry Bass, Tony Bass, Lindon Bennett, Sr., Lindon Bennett, Jr., Jeff Regan, and Zack Kennedy serving as pallbearers.