P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR71655

Bonita Finnell Johnson
August 28, 1927 - September 8, 2016

Bonita Finnell Johnson

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Bonita Finnell Johnson, age 89 of Monticello, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. She was born August 28, 1927 in Drew County, AR to the late Ira Finnell and Inez Reynolds Finnell.

She was the widow of Gurvis L. Johnson, Jr. and was retired from Burlington Industries. She and her late husband, Gurvis attended Ladelle Baptist Church, but both had their membership at Second Baptist Church in Little Rock. In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Sue Barnett and a daughter, Paula Sue Johnson.

Survivors include two daughters, Elloise Johnson Foshee Hales and husband Jimmy and Deborah Johnson Arrington all of Monticello; three grandsons, Michael Foshee and wife Angie of Georgia, Brian Foshee and Bret Arrington, II of Monticello; two great-grandsons, Marke and Johnny; and one great granddaughter, Jaci.

Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in Ladelle Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.

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Visitation
Saturday, September 10, 2016
from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71657
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Service
Gathering of Friends & Family
Saturday, September 10, 2016
at 3:00 p.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71657
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Interment
Ladelle Cemetery
Ladelle Rd.
Monticello, AR  71655
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Condolences(13)

  1. June Brixie
    I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Bonita at Burlington and enjoyed getting to know her. Praying for all the family.
  2. Janice Gladden Wiggam
    You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace and comfort in your loss.

    With love & sympathy,
    Janice
  3. Bobby & Sandy West
    Deborah and BJ---We are thinking about you during this difficult
    time. You are in our prayers.
  4. Alvin and Irma James
    So sorry to hear of Mrs.Bonita. She was a sweet lady and always carried a caring heart. To each of you we send our thoughts and prayers. Know you will truly miss her .
  5. Kim Ray
    I am so sorry to hear of your lose. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
  6. Sharon Shook McIntyre
    Dear Johnson Family,
    I was sad to hear of your loss. I worked with her at Burlington for years. You all are in my thoughts & prayers.

    In Christian Love,
    Sharon Shook McIntyre
  7. Jane Summerford
    Ellouise, Deborah, and families, so sorry to read about your loss of your mom. Prayers for all of you as you go through this time of change in your lives.
  8. Tommie Moyers
    So sorry to hear of your loss. Sending prayers as you go through this difficult time. May you gain comfort and strength as you meet the coming days without your loved one.
  9. Kay Worbington
    To the family of Mrs. Bonita: You have my sympathy at the passing of your mother and grandmother. May God give you comfort during this difficult time!!
  10. Donna Sperling Branscum
    Sending my thoughts and prayers to your family.
  11. SUSIE CHADWICK
    THINKING OF YOU BOTH AT THIS SAD TIME.
  12. Mattie Tucker
    Debbie you are in my prayers. and my deepest sympathy. you take care.
  13. Barbara Benton
    I met Ms. Bonita a few years ago while visiting my mom at the Woods. She was a sweet lady, and I enjoyed pushing her to and from the dining room and getting her clothing protector during meal time. I am sorry for your loss. God bless you all.
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