Mrs. Sandra Jean Bonee was born in Osceola, AR on December 19, 1967 to her parents the late Mr. James Elbert Manuel and Mrs. Carolyn Beatrice Simms Manuel. She was deeply devoted to all those whom she loved, especially her family.
She loved her family more than anything in this world. She was a devoted wife to her husband, Charlie Bonee, the love of her life. Their love was a beautiful and important part of who she was. Charlie was not only her husband, but her best friend, her companion, and the person who shared so many of life’s precious moments with her.
Her three children, Charles Manuel, April Dickerson, and Michelle Bonee, were a huge part of her heart. Her grandchildren brought her a special kind of happiness that was impossible to miss. She loved being a mom and a grandmother, and her family was her greatest treasure.
Mrs. Sandra gave so much of herself to the people she loved. She didn’t have to have a lot materially to give but —she gave her love, her time, her kindness, and her heart. She cared about people simply because that was who she was.
She was the kind of person who will never truly leave us, because pieces of her are now part of all of us. Her love will live on in her children, her grandchildren, her family, and every person whose life she touched.
We will miss her voice, her presence, her hugs, and all the little things that made her
“ Mom”.
We will miss being able to call her, see her, and tell her we love her. Most of all, we will miss the love only a mother can give.
Mom, we hope you knew just how deeply you were loved. We hope you knew how much you meant to us. We will carry you with us for the rest of our lives, and we will tell your grandchildren about the woman with the biggest heart who loved them more than words could ever express.
And though Dad was called home before her, we know that the love they shared does not end here. It will remain in every memory, every story, and every moment they shared together. Until we meet again, Mom. We love you. We miss you. And we will never forget you.
Those left to honor her memory include her children Charles Manuel of Savannah, TN, April Dickerson (Dakota) of Olive Hill, TN and Michelle Bonee of Savannah, TN; grandchildren Riley Dickerson, Abby Dickerson, Hannah Maclin, Gracie Maclin and Lawson Maclin; siblings Mona Harrington, James Mauel (Karen), Billy Manuel (Kristy) and Bobby Manuel; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family members, friends and dear loved ones.
Sandra was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charlie Bonee; her mother, Carolyn Manuel; and her father, James Manuel.
Memorial Visitation will begin Saturday September 19, 2026 beginning at 12:00 pm till 4:00 pm all at the Bates-Love Funeral and Cremation, LLC chapel in Savannah, TN.
