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Bonnie <I>Lackey</I> Adams

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Bonnie Lackey Adams

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3 Sep 2017 (aged 91)
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Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, USA Add to Map
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Bonnie Lackey Adams, 91, of Columbia, South Carolina, joined her Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 3, 2017. The youngest of twelve, Bonnie was born on August 10, 1926 in Newton, North Carolina, to the late Lillie and Forney Lackey. She was a 1944 graduate of Newton-Conover High School, and in 1946 married Thomas “Tom” Adams.

Bonnie and Tom built a life together in Columbia, South Carolina, including raising six children. For years they lived across the street from Joseph Keels Elementary School where they were actively involved in the community. She is remembered for her deep faith and her love of sewing, quilting, and reading. Bonnie was a member of Northeast Presbyterian Church. An active caregiver to many children throughout her life, Bonnie affectionately became known as “Nanny.”

Preceding Bonnie in passing are her husband of nearly fifty years and her daughter, Jane DeWitt. She is survived by her children, Stephen (Terri), Thomas Jr. (Jenny), Susan Sheehan (Tim), Alice Shawen (Mike), and Gigi Jones (Earnie); as well as ten grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.

An intimate family service for Bonnie will be held on Thursday, September 7th at Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens in Columbia. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Bonnie Lackey Adams, 91, of Columbia, South Carolina, joined her Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 3, 2017. The youngest of twelve, Bonnie was born on August 10, 1926 in Newton, North Carolina, to the late Lillie and Forney Lackey. She was a 1944 graduate of Newton-Conover High School, and in 1946 married Thomas “Tom” Adams.

Bonnie and Tom built a life together in Columbia, South Carolina, including raising six children. For years they lived across the street from Joseph Keels Elementary School where they were actively involved in the community. She is remembered for her deep faith and her love of sewing, quilting, and reading. Bonnie was a member of Northeast Presbyterian Church. An active caregiver to many children throughout her life, Bonnie affectionately became known as “Nanny.”

Preceding Bonnie in passing are her husband of nearly fifty years and her daughter, Jane DeWitt. She is survived by her children, Stephen (Terri), Thomas Jr. (Jenny), Susan Sheehan (Tim), Alice Shawen (Mike), and Gigi Jones (Earnie); as well as ten grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.

An intimate family service for Bonnie will be held on Thursday, September 7th at Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens in Columbia. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.

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  • Created by: Drake
  • Added: Sep 4, 2017
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183064454/bonnie-adams: accessed ), memorial page for Bonnie Lackey Adams (10 Aug 1926–3 Sep 2017), Find a Grave Memorial ID 183064454, citing Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, USA; Maintained by Drake (contributor 49331489).