~~Bonnie Faye Andrews, age 63 entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, in Phoenix, Arizona surrounded by her loving children following a short illness.
Born July 29, 1952, in Racine, Wisconsin, the third child born to Luvel and Lola (Hunter) Goines. Bonnie grew up in Racine, Wisconsin; attended Franklin Elementary/Junior High School and graduated from Washington Park High School in 1970. She attended Gateway Technical College, receiving her degree in Secretarial Science.
Bonnie worked in the medical field fifteen years as an Office Manager. She also worked at UW Parkside, Power Transformer and Midwest Airlines until retiring to Phoenix, Arizona. She relocated to Phoenix in 2008 and worked at University of Phoenix and Safelite Auto Glass until her passing.
Bonnie became a member of the Israel of God’s Church in 1979. Bonnie served as St. Fund Secretary, General Education Workshop Secretary and Choir member until her relocation to Arizona. Bonnie was instrumental in the development of the Israel of God’s Church Ladies’ Christian Fellowship and faithfully served as Chairperson for 30 years.
Bonnie was a proud mother and grandmother who made many lifelong friends. She maintained an active social life attending dinners and musical performances. Anyone who knew her knew she could be found at the movie theater at least once a week.
Survivors include her children, Jesse (Maria) Andrews, Jr. and Autumn Andrews (Brian Woods) both of Phoenix, Arizona; grandchildren, Alessandra Maria and Evia Skye; siblings Carolyn Price, Ella Turner, Brenda Grimes, Danny Goines and Victoria (Earl) Jones of Racine, Loretta Goines of Toledo, Ohio, and Joey (Patricia) Goines of Lake Ivanhoe, Wisconsin; aunts, Minnie Brye and Geraldine Goines of Racine, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her daughter Bridget, father Luvel Goines, brother Jerry Goines, grandparents Robert and Helen Goines, and nieces Ericka Jones and Audrey Goines.
Her homegoing service will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Israel of God’s Church, 2017 Mead Street, Racine, WI with Pastor George B. Hamilton and Bishop Ronald C. Henton officiating. Viewing will begin at 9:00 a.m. and service at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park.
Adam Craven says
I had the privilege of knowing this wonderful woman for the last eight years of my life. Bonnie was a huge impact on me and I will cherish the time we spent together forever. It saddens me greatly to have to say good bye, but know she will live on in my heart. What hurts the most is the thought that everyone else who didn’t get a chance to meet this great lady wont get to see what a beautiful person she was and feel her touch in their life like she did mine. To my best friend, who I love so much, you will be missed always. Thank you again for being so good to me, I will never forget you.
Iyee says
I love you and miss you so much
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Dr. Bryant says
Honest, Patient, Loving, Kind, Witty, Gentle & Wise are a few of the wonderful characteristics Bonnie possessed that I am blessed to have witnessed and been a recipient. I’ll miss our interactions together but will forever carry her in my heart.
Gwen Estes says
May God be with the family of Ms. Bonnie. So sorry to hear of your loss
Yolanda King Jones says
Sending deepest condolences from your cousins in Mississippi.
Alma Oliver says
My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Denise Shores says
An Amazing woman and friend who was the most caring and always offered the best advice to anyone who needed it. I shared so many smiles and laughs with Bonnie. She truly will be missed.
Jessica Topolski says
I only had the pleasure of knowing BJ for a couple of months. But she was always one of the first smiling faces I sow in the morning. I will always cherish the conversations that we did have together, whether it be in the break room or in training. Bonnie you will definitely be missed by a lot of us over here at Safelite.
Casey P says
To Bonnie’s family and her loved ones. My condolences to you and may you find Peace and comfort in this time of sorrow.
Ronnie & Teresa McMorris says
My prayers and condolences to the family, I Love her and her family so much. She was such a blessing to me at UW-Parkside. The Lord will help us all while she is resting.
Sondra Jackson says
You were and will always be loved.
Goodbye my Sweet Cousin.
Patricia Lee says
I worked with Bonnie @ Safelite Autoglass and she was the kindest, sweetest and most gentle person. She always had a smile on her face and a warm-hearted hello for me and others. She made my day just with her laughter. May God watch over her family.
Mycena B Dickerson says
Dear Family, so many wonderful things was said about your Mother. I hope that you will live up to the example she left for you and I’m sure you will. May you find comfort in this promise found in Revelation 21:3-5.
Mary Malovec Themmes says
Bonnie was one of those people who come into your life and make you a better person. Every time I hear Luther Vandross, I will remember you BJ! Love you! Mary and John Themmes
lola gordon says
Love you forever and will always apply your love and influence in my life!
linette Kinchen says
Bonnie I will miss you, thankful for the time that you graced my life.
Carolyn A Price says
OKAY BONNIE, PUTTING YOU UP FOR THE LAST TIME. GOOD NIGHT “JON BOY” NOW YOU CAN REST MY LITTLE SISTER. WILL MISS YOU. LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER.
Natalie Goines says
When my dad died I remember Auntie Bonnie coming to the house and telling funny stories about him and all the siblings growing up. Right then my girls fell in love with her. They said she made them laugh, she was fun and my Stephanie said she liked to give hugs just like her. I am so glad they had an opportunity to meet her and experience her beautiful sense of humor and fun personality. That smile, that laughter that is how I will always remember you Auntie Bonnie. I’ll never forget you. I love you!!!! Rest in peace. Autumn and Jessie I love you!!!!
Monte J. Wolfe says
It’s been said that our lives are not about the day that we’re born, nor are they about the day that we die (transition)…but rather that our lives are about THE DASH – meaning who we are, what we are to everyone we come in contact with, and what we do with our time here in the physical realm. Well Aunt Bonnie…In the 40 years that I had the gift to call you my family, I know that you meant the world to everyone you came in contact with, you were compassionate, loving, caring, and had a sense of humor that was unmatched. It is with all this that I lovingly, say goodbye to you – in the physical form, but will FOREVER hold you near and dear to my heart and cherish all the love you showered on me, and all the wisdom that you imparted on me in those times when it was just you and I connecting in our very own special way. Know that your children, your siblings, your mother, and all of your loved ones are all safe here with one another and we ALL will miss and love you as long as LOVE EXISTS.
Loving you strong…ALWAYS, AND IN ALL WAYS,
from your beloved nephew,
“Mont J” as you so lovingly always referred to me. May you and all our loved ones that we’ve lost keep each other safe in the spirit realm. I LOVE YOU Titi Bonnie ♥
LaShon Gordon says
Auntie Bonnie, I am so blessed to have had you in my life for over 40 years. You were like another mother to me, and I will miss you deeply. I will forever cherish our talks and the many laughs we shared. I will miss all the family stories you would tell, all of the inside jokes we had, and our shared love of movies and old school soul music. You were one of a kind, and there will never be another like you. Thank you for loving me the way you did. I will always hold you in my heart. Rest in peace my dear aunt. I love you always.