Althea Warren Bonner, 93, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee entered into eternal rest at Beverly Park Place in Knoxville, Tennessee on Monday, November 7, 2016. Born November 22, 1922, in Appleton TN to Edwin and Gertrude Freemon Warren. She was preceded in death by husband, James (J W) Bonner; infant son, James Bonner; brother, James Warren; and twin sisters, Bernadette Kelly and Essalene Rosen.
Survived by daughter and son-in-law Janice Bonner and William Clark, grandchildren Chris (Marsha) Clark, Brandy (Chris) Hardin, Michael (Candi) Clark all of Knoxville, Tennessee, Meredith (Daniel) Weatherstone, Colorado Springs, Colorado, nine great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She was a member of Salem Church of Christ. Althea graduated from Loretto High School, Martin Methodist College, Florence State University and earned a Master’s degree from MTSU. She taught math and science at Loretto and Lawrence County High Schools, retiring after twenty-five years.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Sunday, November 13, 2016, with Bill Brazier officiating. Interment will follow at Bonnertown Cemetery in Bonnertown, TN.
