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Bonnie Covell Obituary
(BLUE) COVELL
1930-2009
Bonnie Kate (Blue) Covell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend, died peacefully at her home in Pensacola, FL on Wednesday, November 25, 2009, surrounded by her family.
Bonnie was born August 2, 1930 in Fayetteville, NC to Neill Bonnie and Mary Eliza "Mayme" Blue and raised in Raeford, NC. She attended Queens College in Charlotte, NC where she was student body president, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in 1952 in Biological Sciences.
After graduation she taught high school biology.
William Arnold "Arnie" Covell and she were married June 14, 1955, after which she worked in a research laboratory in Atlanta while Arnie completed his internship at Grady Memorial Hospital. The family moved in quick succession to Highland Park, ILL, Winston-Salem, NC, Gainesville, FL, Panama City, FL before settling in Pensacola, FL in the summer of 1963.
Bonnie was active in both real estate investment and community service. Some of her interests included Impact 100, Meals on Wheels and Grayton Beach preservation efforts. She was a Stephen Minister at Trinity Presbyterian Church and enjoyed working with her friends preparing the Trinity Tidings.
Bonnie was preceded in death by Arnie, her husband of 51 years; her parents, Bonnie and Mayme Blue; infant daughter Jan Claire; brother Neill James Blue and sister Patsy Jean (Blue) Hoffman.
She is survived by her four children; son William Reid "Bill" and wife Peggy of Bartlesville, OK; daughter Jean Blue (Covell) Silva and husband Joe of Panama City, son James Patrick and wife Michelle of Gulf Breeze and son Scott McNeill of Grayton Beach, FL; seven grandchildren, Joe, Katherine, Sam, Tristan, Bailey, Sarah and John; cousin Katherine Blue Fountain of Rocky Mount, NC; nephews Joe, Mike and niece Ann Hoffman; her nieces and nephews by marriage Jill Lancaster, Jan Jernigan, Jack Jernigan, Jenny Jernigan, George Jernigan and Tracy Bethea and lots of cousins.
A memorial service will be held 10:00am Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Pensacola, FL with Dr. Hugh Hamilton and Rev. Frank Beall officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3400 Bayou Blvd. Pensacola, FL 32503 or Covenant Hospice, 5041 N. 12th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32504.
HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bonnie Covell
Mindy Stichweh
December 28, 2009
Scott, It was lovey seeing you on the 26th. Sorry to learn of your mother's passing. I offer my biggest, warmest, healing hug. I know she will continue watching over you, just like my mom continues to watch over me. Love to you.
Cavet White
December 25, 2009
Mrs. Covell, You were/are still a wonderful & influential lady that affected a lot of YOUR kids(all of us) lives. I know that you & Fe' are looking upon us saying, "We did good!". We will miss you. Love, The Barnwell Gang
December 2, 2009
Scott------Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your siblings. Your mother was such a sweet lady, and we will miss her. Love, Stan and Katie
Susie and Jack Fiveash
December 2, 2009
Jim And Michelle, Jack and I want to send you and your sweet boys our prayers of love ,comfort and peace. Bonnie was such a wonderful friend to Ginny, and to us. I loved that we got to spend time with her in June. We will treasure those moments. You all will be in our prayers and on our hearts. God Bless!
December 1, 2009
Jean, Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your wonderful family.
Joe and Ruth Eckstine
Cavet White
November 30, 2009
We love all of you. Our prayers are with you.
Boyce T White
November 30, 2009
She was a second mother to me. Bonnie, I'll miss you.
Joy Jackson
November 30, 2009
Dear Jean & Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Joy Humphreys-Jackson
November 30, 2009
My heart and prayers go out to all of you! Your mother was a wonderful saint who touched many lives. May you find peace knowing she has now been reunited with your dad in heaven. Peace, love and prayers, Abbi P. DuBose
Rachel and Huw Christopher
November 30, 2009
Jean, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are in California and will not be back in time for tomorrow's service. We are sorry we cannot be there in person but we will be in thoughts and prayers. May God bless, comfort and strengthen all of you at this time.
Jeannie Dixon
November 30, 2009
Jean, you and your family are in my prayers at this sad time for you all.
Joan Wooten
November 30, 2009
Jean, Bill, Jim, and Scott--
Please accept my sincere sympathies in the loss of your mother. May you feel assured of our blessed hope in Jesus Christ, and know that your mother rests secure and at peace in full communion with God.
November 29, 2009
Dear Family of Bonnie Kate, We are remembering you in out thoughts and prayers. Your mother was here for the
McNeill-Blue Reunion in 1980. Scott and Jean were here and maybe some others came with her. She wanted so to attend the Blue Reunion at Union Church about two years ago. Rev. Terry Dyer of Quincy who works with Jean told us that Bonnie Kate was sick. We have just returned from Mary Margaret's mother's home in Quincy, Fla. Mother Julia Woodward is 95. We will continue to remember you in our prayers. We are grateful for ALL that your mother and father did. Come to see us when you can.
[email protected]
Love, Cousin Lawrence McNeill, Jr. and wife Mary Margaret Woodward McNeill
Jerry, Martha & Family
November 29, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this difficult time.
Donna Shaw
November 29, 2009
I have lost a little mama and most of all a very good friend. God brought use together and i will see you again Bonnie. My heart goes out to the Covell kids.
November 28, 2009
Art and I are heartbroken and we send our prayers and love to all of you. Bibba
Pat Lewis
November 28, 2009
Jean, Bill, Jim, & Scott....I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was such a lovely person. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jim, Mary & Haas Byrd
November 28, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Doug Mitchell
November 28, 2009
Jean, I am really sorry to read about the passing of your Mother the day before Thanksgiving. Our prayers are with you and your family.
November 28, 2009
Scott,
Ruth and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family relative to the passing of your beloved Mother.
Bonnie was a fine wonderful lady and will be missed by many.
Sincerely,
Ed Chadbourne
Luanne Dubble
November 28, 2009
We are so saddened with the loss of Bonnie, but know Heaven has a new Angel. Bonnie was one in a million and we will miss her. Roger and Luanne Dubble
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