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Bonnie Broome Obituary
She was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Free Will Baptist Church. Bonnie was a cashier at Food Land and Pak-A-Sak for many years. She was a devoted mother, grandma and MeMaw. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfred N. Broome, and a brother, A. B. Johnson.
She is survived by two sons, Allen Broome and wife Debbie, Arthur Broome and wife Leigh, all of New Bern; one brother, Stephen L. Ipock and wife Sylvia of Moyock; three grandchildren, Kaylie, Jeremy and Conner; two nephews, Stephen and Michael; one niece, Teresa; and her Bayview family and church family.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 20, 2011, at Cotten Chapel with the Rev. Charles L. Renfrow officiating. Burial will follow at Greenleaf Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday night, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Bonnie Broome to Bayview Nursing & Rehab Center "Activity Fund", 3003 Kensington Park Drive, New Bern, NC 28562.
Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bonnie Broome
Maria Carr, RN-CIMC
January 27, 2011
I was saddened to read about the passing of your mother. I smile at the thought of her wanting to get back to Bayview to get her hair done. I will keep you in my prayers.
Chris Hudson
January 24, 2011
I had the pleasure of working with Mrs. Bonnie in the late '80's at Pak-A-Sak while I was in high school. I started out as a bagger and later she helped train me to be a cashier. She always had a knack for keeping us teenagers straight. When Mr. Rogers wasn't looking we would start "cutting up", and Mrs. Bonnie would step in to let us know that Mr. Rogers had left her in charge. We respected her authority. Those were good times. She will truly be missed.
Annette Jones Canady
January 23, 2011
Dear Allen and Debbie,
So sorry about your Mother. We worked alot of days at Foodland together. Mr. Rogers had his hands full with all of us, but we had alot of fun. Your Mama tried her best to keep us all straight too. We just thought her bark was worse than her bite, even though she tried to convince us otherwise. She had a great sense of humor and loved everybody. She will be missed alot. Please print all the entries in the guestbook to have on those days that you need some encouraging words to read from your friends. Love y'all
January 20, 2011
Arthur and family, You and your family are in my prayers. Your mother was such a sweet person.
She always had a smile on her face whenever I saw her. She believed in the Lord and I never heard her complain when I knew she was not feeling well. I believe she is in a better place and her pain is forever gone. May God bless you!
Janeth Hopewell New Bern, NC
Dalton Murphy
January 20, 2011
Allen: We are so sorry about the loss of your mother. We will keep all of you in our prayers. Doris and PeeWee Murphy
Phyllis Gaskins
January 20, 2011
Arthur, Leigh, and family. I was sad to read of the passing of your mother. My thoughts are with you.
Vicky Quidley Gladson
January 20, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of Miss Bonnie's passing. She was truly a real Lady. She always radiated with the sweetest smile and great kindness. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
January 19, 2011
"Ms. Bonnie's" radiant smile and encouraging words will be missed by all who knew her. We anticipate being with her in Heaven and will miss her until then. Viola McCoy (Bayview) and Becky Chandler
Becky Chandler
January 19, 2011
Bayview staff and residents and all who knew "Ms. Bonnie" miss her radiant smile and her encouraging words.Truly she was special to all of us...and we anticipate re-uniting with her in Heaven. We send all of you our sympathy and love and prayers, Becky Chandler (Vanceboro) and Viola McCoy (Bayview)
Kaye Smith
January 19, 2011
Arthur,Leigh, Allen,Debbie & children our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Miss Bonnie rest in peace. Love Kaye&Mike Smith and Ashley Hill
Beverly, Ray, Colin, and Emily Schmid
January 19, 2011
Allen, Debbie, and Jeremy: We are so sorry for your loss. Please let us know if you need anything.
Sarah Dowd
January 19, 2011
My prayers are with the family of Ms. Bonnie. I worked at Bayview as a cna and I became very close with Ms. Bonnie, I confided in her and valued her words of wisdom. I'm a student in college and visited with Ms.Bonnie the last time I was home. Even though I am only 19 years old, Ms. Bonnie always treated me with respect and that's something I will always remember, that and her loving spirit. She will truly be missed.
Rachel Taylor
January 18, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.Ms.Bonnie will always hold a special place in my heart for her,we always had the best friendship during my employment.You will be missed dearly.
Shanda Smith
January 18, 2011
Allen, Arthur, & Family,
So many stories have run through my mind since hearing about Ms. Bonnie's "home going". She made me laugh, she made me cry, she made me feel like one of her own.
Shanda Smith (formerly with Bayview)
January 18, 2011
Allen and Debbie:
You have my deepest sympathy. Bonnie was a very sweet lady, we go back many years with Alfred and Bonnie. God Bles You both, I will keep you in my prayers...
Chick Natella
January 18, 2011
Arthur and Leigh, So very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. Tiffiney & Mary Golden
Timmy & Darlene Whitfield
January 18, 2011
Allen and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. It's hard to loose someone, but take comfort in knowing that she is no longer in any pain. Remember the good times for they will help you through the dark days that follow.
January 18, 2011
Miss Bonnie was a fine lady, My prayers are with you all. John Lewis(New Bern)
Ashley, Patricia & Ann Scott
January 18, 2011
Arthur & Leigh,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bobby Boyd
January 18, 2011
I am truly sorry for your loss...Miss Bonnie was a sweet lady and will be missed.
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