Nilaouise Carnes Bonner, 99, formerly of Greenville, SC, and late of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Born in Horton, Alabama on December 11, 1918, she was the daughter of Beulah and James Carnes, and grew up in Boaz, Alabama.
A graduate of the University of Alabama, Nilaouise was a former teacher. She was very active in her church as Sunday School teacher and class president and was active in various community organizations as well as the Furman University Campus Club.
Nilaouise was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Francis Wesley Bonner; sister, Clara Maddox; and brother, Ray Carnes.
She is survived by her son, Frank Bonner (Flossie) of Shelby; daughter, Beth Taylor (David) of Charlotte; grandchildren: Alison Bonner Dalton (Kevin), Florence Bonner Crawford (Brent), Lauren Taylor Vance (Mike), Ryan Taylor (Sharone), and Scott Taylor (Natalie); nine great-grandchildren; and great-niece, Beverly Calvert (Mike).
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to Dr. Scott Furney, the Levine & Dickson Hospice House, and to friends and staff at MerryWood on Park, Charlotte.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, November 24, 2018, in the Chapel of First Baptist Church, Greenville, SC, with visitation beginning one hour prior. A private burial was held in Springwood Cemetery, Greenville, SC.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Francis W. Bonner Scholarship, Furman University Office of Development, 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC 29613; or the Black-Bonner Scholarship, Gardner-Webb University, PO Box 997, Boiling Springs, NC 28017.
Arrangements by Mackey Funerals and Cremations at Century Drive, Greenville, SC, 864-232-6706. Sign online guestbook at www.mackeymortuary.com.
