Minnie Clanton Bonner

April 6, 1917 - September 25, 2007

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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home-Big Spring

Saturday 9/29, 10:00 am

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

Friday 9/28, 5:29 pm

Minnie Clanton Bonner, 90, of The Woodlands, formerly of Big Spring, died September 25, 2007, at her residence. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, September 29, 2007 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel in Big Spring, Texas, with Rev. M. D. "Doc" Methvin, officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park, Big Spring.The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Friday at the funeral home.Minnie Murray was born April 6, 1917 in Coryell County, Texas. She was the seventh child of John M. & Callie Ann Murray. At age six the family moved from Coryell County by horse & wagon to Dawson County, Texas where Minnie attended the first grade of school. The following year they moved to Borden County, Texas where she attended the Vealmoor School.Minnie was married to Ernest Clanton on January 19, 1935. To this union was born five children.They resided on a farm in Howard County 5 miles south of her parents for 34 years. At Ernest death in 1968, Minnie bought a home and moved into Big Spring. She enjoyed trips & lunch with friends.While living on the farm, the welcome mat was always out to family & friends, Minnie was a wonderful cook. She enjoyed baking cakes and nearly always had an extra one in the freezer waiting for company to stop by.On May 7, 1971 Minnie married Seaborn F. Bonner. She moved to Dumas, Texas where Seaborn was employed by Phillips Petroleum Company. Seaborn retired in 1975 and they moved to Kerrville, Texas. They enjoyed living in the Hill Country where Seaborn enjoyed fishing and Minnie spent lots of time on genealogy. They enjoyed several trips and cruises together.Seaborn passed away in 1986. Minnie kept active with several trips and lots of friends & family stopping by to visit.In 1996, Minnie's health declined so she needed to be near some of her family. She entered a retirement home in the Houston area to be near Thelma, her daughter, who has done an excellent job overseeing her care.She is preceded in death by all her brothers & sisters.Survivors include Doris & Steve Welsh of Georgetown, Texas, Thelma Neff of Spring,Texas, Eugene & Carolyn Clanton of Cisco, Texas, Jo & Gene Powell of Brookeland, Texas, Dwaine Clanton of Elm Mott, Texas, Norman & Susan Bonner of Palestine,Texas and Glenn & Cris Bonner of Ponca City, Oklahoma. She will be missed by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many nieces & nephews.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home-Big Spring

Saturday 9/29, 10:00 am

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

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Friday 9/28, 5:29 pm

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She was truly a servant to God. Her and her family always were real Christian friends to me and my family---greeting us and welcoming us to Big Spring in 1952 when my family moved to Tx. Their home became our home when my dad was in a very bad accident and was hospitalized for a long period of time. I loved her and I will always remember our happy times together. May God be with your family in a special way in the near future. I'm sorry for your loss, but I know Heaven has gained a special person.

So very sorry for your loss.I am thinking of you in your time of sorrow.

What a special lady! So many great memories. Spent many hours in this families home. They are family . We lived with them while our mother stayed at the hospital with our Dad after he was hit by a car. Minnie took such good care of us and never complained.Opened up her home to us and made it ours. That I thank her for and love her so much. Minnie could be firm but always a loving and caring person. I am sure her and my Mother (Edith) have already greeted one another. God bless and be with her family during this time.Love you all! +

Eugene & family - I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your friend, Alice Henry

Eugene I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Hope you are doing well. Mary Lou

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We have many great memories of "Aunt Minnie", especially many, many years ago when Minnie and Laverne would go for a "Jeep ride" with us. She laughed and squealed with delight or horror, we are not sure which! Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family, may God bless them at this difficult time.

We have many fond memories of Minni. She has been a big part of our lives. A blessing to us and Mom and Dad when she moved to Kerrville. In later years we enjoyed going to camp meetings with her and just spending time with her. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Wish we could be with all of you Jay and Peggy

I have many fond memories of Minnie and feel almost like she was my surrogate mother during the time that Daddy was in the hospital. The many years later that we spent so much time with the family and going to church with you is a very good memory for me. God bless all of you.

I have many fond childhood memories of "Aunt Minnie" and Seaborn in Kerville. I spent many summer afternoons drinking lemonaide and having snacks at their house on Lake Drive. I would ride my bike over several times a week to see them. She was a wonderful friend for a child to have and I know she will find a child in heaven to nurture.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.