Bonnie Fay Fox

Bonnie Fay Fox, 93 of Olden, TX went home to be with her Lord and Savior June 11, 2014. Bonnie passed in the night surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held 2 PM Sunday, June 15 at the Leon River Cowboy Church in Olden, TX with a visitation to be held from 6-8 PM the Saturday before at Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger. Burial will be at the Merriman Cemetery in Ranger, TX.
Bonnie was born July 9, 1920 in Jones Co. to Bonnie Anthony and Amizon Sarah Massey Highsmith. She married Henry Clifford (Blackie) Fox, December 23, 1939 in Olden, TX and in 1953 Bonnie and Blackie moved to Olden to make a home for their seven children. Bonnie was mostly a homemaker, lovingly taking care of her husband and children but at times she worked outside the home to help her family. Bonnie worked for a time at the Ramada Inn, Vasserette and for Harvell. Bonnie’s very first job was Cook at Dairy Queen.
Bonnie continued her love of cooking and was known for her Banana Pudding. Bonnie loved to watch the birds and collect rocks. She was also a collector of articles and poems she found in newspapers and magazines she liked but Bonnie’s life passion was always her family and her God. Bonnie was a member of the Merriman Baptist Church in Ranger.
Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband of 58 years, Blackie Fox, and a dearly loved daughter, Betty Jean Tuttle.
She is survived by daughter, Bonnie Stewart of Ranger, son, Clifford Fox of Big Spring, son, Kenneth Fox of Olden, son Billy Fox of Sugarland, daughter, JoAnn Johnson of Lindale, and son Danny Ray Fox of Waxahachie. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren. Bonnie is survived by one sister, Inez Fox Vinson of Olden and numerous nieces and nephews who called Bonnie, Aunt Fay.
Bonnie will be missed by all.