Bonnie was only 12 the first time I met her.  Mrs. Carlock was my Sunday School teacher at the time and we had some field trip she drove us on.  Bonnie went too.  She sat right beside her mama in the car and would turn around and give us all a talkin' too.  She had such a cute personality.  Years later, one of the things that she did always made me laughif she was mad at her mama or didn't get her way about something she would go bang on her mama's grandfather clock in the living room because she knew her mama didn't like her to do that.  I think I will always picture her carrying around her crumpled up magazines and making her way into the living room to beat on that clock.

Bonnie not only had wonderful caring parents that took excellent care of her she had a caregiver that LOVED her dearly, Tammie Ellender.  Tammie treated Bonnie as her own.  Bonnie would looked for Tammie everyday and was always happy to see her and loved playing and laughing with her.   Daddy said that Bonnie always wanted to hold Tammie's finger she would not let go. Daddy would have to make Bonnie let go so they could dress her.  Tammie and Bonnie were not just the BEST of friends but they shared a special bond that can never be replaced.  Our family especially momma and daddy will always love you, Tammie, because you were so special to Bonnie and took such goo care of her.  Thank you!

Raina Arnold, Bonnie's niece read the Eulogy written by Bonnie's sister Elizabeth,  I want to share with everyone:
Bonnie's Eulogy 1/8/2015
It is with great sadness that I am up here giving this eulogy for my aunt knowing that my grandmother, Bonnie's momma is unable to be here for reasons beyond her control. My maw maw would do anything and everything for her baby but due to medical reasons she is home.  With my grandparents blessing I am honored to present to you Bonnie's eulogy.
If you knew Bonnie, your life was touched by her.  She was a happy child despite her disabilities.  In fact she thought she was no different than any of us. She had the life; and everything she ever wanted or needed, she got! Everyone would agree that you could not ask for more. She was the center and focus of her family's lives. 
Her momma was never far from her site. Bonnie would go looking for her or would cry until she would come back in the room. Some moms protest when their children do this but not Bonnies' momma, she wouldn't have it any other way. Bonnie slept with her momma for most of her life and that was the only way bonnie would sleep, was by her mommas' side holding her hand.  
Oh how she loved her momma but she was truly the apple of her daddy's eye.  She could do no wrong in his eyes, she was the perfect angel and she knew that he felt that way. He would tell every visitor how purty his baby is.  In her younger years she would wait for her daddy to come home from work so she could tell him all about her day in her own special way. She loved when her daddy would sweet baby talk to her, she would peek over at anyone in the room and grin making sure you know he was talking to her and only her. 
Who could ask for more?  She had an over-sized rocking horse made just for her so she could look out the window and watch for her daddy to come inside and a room full of windows so she could watch the birds feed and fly. She even had her own bird once that would speak to her and mock her every sound. 
She loved to ride in cars, the golf-cart, or on the 4-wheeler with her daddy. It didn't matter what she was in, it was going bye-bye to her. She didn't care where she was going but if you stopped that vehicle she would yell in protest and make sure you knew she wasn't happy. 
The more the better was how she liked when it came to her balloons. She loved her birthday parties that her momma threw for her because the balloons would flood in and she would be surrounded by a sea of them. Christmas was also a fun time for her, she loved seeing Santa Claus on the TV, wrapping paper, or on a bag was so her exciting to her.  She also loved when all of her friends and family would come over during Christmas and parties. Even if it wasn't her party she didn't care, she thought all those people were there for her!
Bonnie always had some sort of trinket or plastic bag that her daddy had tied candy in so she could hold it.  She didn't want to eat the candy, she just like having it in her hands.  She would laugh if you played tug-of-war with her to try to take it; she would always win of course.  She loved music and when she was younger she loved to jump and dance.  If you wanted her to laugh and turn her giggle box over all you had to say was a convincing UH OH and PHEW WEE, it would do the trick every time. 
There are endless stories and memories that could be told by her momma, daddy, and siblings. Bonnie loved her younger sister Liz's hugs and kisses but given the chance she would have tried to steal Ronnie. She also loved her brother Mark who never hesitated to give her hugs and kisses. Bonnie loved his visits because he always brought her best friend Bridget whom she loved to laugh and play with. Bonnie loved any grey bearded man that came to visit her because she thought it was her big brother Roger and his wife Debbie who would always get a laugh out of her.  
Each of you have your own special memories that  will be cherish about her but we all will always remember her big smile, contagious laugh, her trademark POOCHED LIPS, the twinkle in her eye, and the love she had for us all. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. She is now with Jesus, whole and well.

I remember the first day Bonnie came to Margaret Lewis Day Care Center.  A beautiful child with such joy in her face.  She was so blessed to have such loving care through the years.  Today she walks in the presence of God.  Claribel Jones, former teacher Margaret Lewis Day Care Center

Our thoughts and prayers are with you over your loss of Bonnie. I was planning on coming by to visit with you, but developed a chest cold and do not wish to infect others. You, your family and others are to be commended on the excellent care you provided for Bonnie.

Bonnie Jean Is Walking those BEAUTIFUL Streets of Gold now No more pain My Dear We love you & You are in Our prayers Glen & Jimmie Lee Love in Christ Carl & Alice Hubert

Bonnie Jean had the most beautiful smile. I know she is rejoicing with Jesus. Love to Glen and Jimmie Lee. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.  Love, Donna and Toby Fontenot

OBITUARY

Bonnie Jean Carlock

June 4, 1959 – January 5, 2015

Hixson Westlake

Show your support

Add a Memory

Share Obituary

Get Reminders

Services