In Loving Memory
Evelyn Bonneaux
7/30/1929 — 4/5/2020
Claybar-Funeral-Home
A Life Remembered
Obituary
Evelyn Bonneaux, 90, of Orange, passed away on April 6, 2020, at her home surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, on July 30, 1929, she was the daughter of Earnest L. Blanton and Mary (Pender) Blanton. Evelyn had a kind heart and a wild sense of adventure. She valued her family more than anything and always made sure they came first. Evelyn enjoyed crossword puzzles and the Wheel of Fortune. Evelyn and her beloved husband Nelson travelled the world together, living in several countries and giving birth to her children in the Philippines, Taiwan, and San Antonio. She loved her sons dearly and took great joy in being “Grandma” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, enjoying any chance she got to babysit them. Evelyn will be deeply missed but always remembered in the hearts of everyone who came to know and love her.
She is survived by her loving husband, Nelson Bonneaux; sons, Paul Bonneaux and wife Suzanne, David Bonneaux and wife Christine, and Gary Bonneaux and wife Allisha; 7 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, on July 30, 1929, she was the daughter of Earnest L. Blanton and Mary (Pender) Blanton. Evelyn had a kind heart and a wild sense of adventure. She valued her family more than anything and always made sure they came first. Evelyn enjoyed crossword puzzles and the Wheel of Fortune. Evelyn and her beloved husband Nelson travelled the world together, living in several countries and giving birth to her children in the Philippines, Taiwan, and San Antonio. She loved her sons dearly and took great joy in being “Grandma” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, enjoying any chance she got to babysit them. Evelyn will be deeply missed but always remembered in the hearts of everyone who came to know and love her.
She is survived by her loving husband, Nelson Bonneaux; sons, Paul Bonneaux and wife Suzanne, David Bonneaux and wife Christine, and Gary Bonneaux and wife Allisha; 7 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Messages of Love
From family and friends
Anonymous
April 9, 2020
Arrive in Style was purchased for the family of Evelyn Bonneaux.
Anonymous
April 7, 2020
Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of Evelyn Bonneaux.
--Your Tarsco Family
April 7, 2020
--Your Tarsco Family purchased the Divine Peace Bouquet for the family of Evelyn Bonneaux.
Anonymous
April 7, 2020
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April 7, 2020
Peaceful White Lilies Basket was purchased for the family of Evelyn Bonneaux.
Anonymous
April 7, 2020
Fairest of All was purchased for the family of Evelyn Bonneaux.
Jennifer Beal
April 7, 2020
Jennifer Beal purchased the Divine Peace Bouquet for the family of Evelyn Bonneaux.
Cheri Schepens Lee
April 7, 2020
Ken and I were so sorry to hear of Evie’s passing. I know she will be greatly missed by all of you. You were her pride and joy. She would always tell about you in her letters to Mama, which she shared with me.
I remember the time I spent in San Antonio with y’all one summer when I was in junior high. Y’all took me to see all the sights there. What fun!
One of my great memories of her, Nelson, and you boys was the trip I made to Hawaii with Sandra when I was in college. Y’all were gracious enough to invite us and took us on wonderful tours of the island. Nelson, I remember that you called them the Grayline Tours. Remember, you had to give a certain someone earlier departure times so she would be ready when you really wanted to leave. It was the trip of a lifetime! Y’all made it so special!
When y’all would come to Kosciusko for visits, I remember spending time walking Paul and David up and down South Natchez Street. Y’all seemed to never grow tired of it. We walked and walked and walked some more.
There is one more memory I will never forget. Evie and I spent a lot of time washing dishes at Gramma and Granddaddy’s house. She was always the washer, and I was the dryer. No dishwasher! The first time I pointed out to her she had missed a spot on a plate, she gave me a reply I never forgot - “Cheri, what the washer misses is the dryer’s responsibility to take care of. “. She reminded me of that many times over the years. We would always laugh about it.
May God give you His peace and comfort during this time! She was a special lady!
Love,
Cheri and Ken
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