Bonnie Louisa Bishop Jones

Bonnie Louisa Bishop Jones peacefully passed on March 24, 2025, at eighty-two years of age.

She was born July 19, 1942, to Alfred L. and Evelyn Grantham Bishop. Bonnie grew up in Rio Hondo, Texas, with her sister, Julia Williams, and her brothers, John and Larry.

She married David Louis Jones in 1962, and they enjoyed sixty-two wonderful years together.

Bonnie had a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Education in Supervision degree.

She had a flair for art, painting with oils, and painting china. She was also an accomplished seamstress, quilter, and cook. She collaborated with her husband, David, and sister, Julia, to produce a cookbook containing recipes from many family members and friends.

Bonnie was a long-time member of P.E.O., the Daughters of the American Revolution, and was past president of Delta Kappa Gamma. She was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church of Harlingen for as long as she was able.

Left to cherish Bonnnie’s memory are her loving husband, David L. Jones; their two sons, D. Lawrence (Nancy) and Scott L. (Tina) Jones; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

A graveside service will take place Friday, April 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Mont Meta Memorial Park. A service to celebrate Bonnie’s life and legacy will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church of Harlingen.

Donations can be made in Bonnie’s memory to Calvary Christian School,1815 N. 7th Street, Harlingen, Texas 78550, and Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation (https://t2t.org/donate).