Bonnie Poteat

Bonnie and I were friends from Elizabeth School days.

Bonnie was my big sister and we always lived close to each other so I have lots of fun memories of her She would watch Bobby and me when we were little when Mom had to work I know we drove her crazy. Then Amy came along and I was a proud Aunt at age 4 People would ask Amy Where did you get your red hair from and she would always say At MawMaws house even though Joel had red haired sisters Then when I had my first baby Mom Bonnie and Amy were there to help me with everything I couldnt have...

Bonnie was a very special sister..soooo smart!. I loved talking with her on the phone... since I'm in Virginia. I loved our get togethers that we had before we lost our beloved mother. Lots of good chats, and laughter. We all got older and didn't feel like traveling. We had a wonderful conversation a week before the Lord called her home. She loved to talk about her grandsons. She loved them dearly. And yes...she was famous in our family for having won a beautiful baby contest. The picture...

Bonnie was my cousin. Our mothers were sisters. We were born less than a year apart, along with another cousin Belinda who was born right between us. Bonnie was famous in the family for having won a Baby Beauty Contest! I didn’t live where they did, but came to visit every summer and loved playing and hanging out with these two. Bonnie was always the sensible, mature one. She was kind to everyone and motherly toward the younger children. After she got married, I saw less of her, although one...