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RUTH ODOM BONNER
A loving and devoted matriarch, Ruth Odom Bonner departed this life on Friday, August 25, 2017 at the age of 100. Leaving her birthplace of Biscoe, Arkansas, she moved to Cleveland, Ohio where she married the late William H. Bonner. She spent the majority of her life there and was involved in local politics and public education. For the last two decades, Ruth resided in Washington, DC and was active in her senior center. One of the most notable highlights of her life was being honored to help open the National Museum of African American History and Culture last fall.She leaves to honor her legacy a host of relatives and friends including her sons, William (Yvonne) and Michael (Wilma); grandchildren, Rhonda Bonner, Jason Bonner (Kathy), Rukiya Bonner, Michael Bonner (Kerri), Rickey Young (Daniza), Toya Smith (Pedro), Tia Young and Ebony Thomas (Jonathan); 20 great-grandchildren; and two-great-greatgrandchildren.Her memorial service will be held Saturday, September 9, at the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, 4606 16th Street, N.W., family visitation, 1 p.m., followed by service at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her honor to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, 1400 Constitution Avenue, N.W. or online(https://support.si.edu/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app30102a?)
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Gloria Tisdale
September 9, 2017
Several years ago, Mrs. Ruth Bonner inspired one of our plays at Nineteenth Street Baptist Church as a result of her life's rich heritage. We thank God for blessing us with her delightful spirit,knowledge and wisdom. Peace and love to the Bonners.
Rhonda Bonner
September 8, 2017
Grandma,
Thank you for the knowledge and wisdom shared and the lessons learned, I will always hold fond memories of the cookies and cakes baked and the joyous Christmases spent. You were truly loved and will be greatly missed. Hug Grandpa Bonner for me.
Love, Granddaughter #1
Cheryle Crawford
September 8, 2017
The Crawford family was blessed and highly favored to have been able to share Mother Bonner's time with you .We will miss her.
Stephanie Saunders
September 7, 2017
To the Bonner Family, Thank you so much for sharing Ms. Bonner with us at the Genevieve N. Johnson Senior Program. She was a joy. I particularly enjoyed her
readings/words of wisdom and encouragement that she shared with us. She was a wonderful woman and she had a beautiful spirit. We loved her, but God loved her more. With my deepest sympathy, Stephanie
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