Bonnie Jones Smith
January 5, 1912 ~ September 29, 2011
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Bonnie Jones Smith, 99, passed away on September 29, 2011 at Givens Estates in Asheville.
Mrs. Smith, born in Giles County, TN, was the daughter of the late William Thomas Jones and Tennie Howard Jones. She was a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
She moved to Asheville, in 1935 with her late husband, Herman Edison Smith and initially taught home economics at Grace High School (now named Ira B Jones School in honor of her late brother). Mrs. Smith later taught at Biltmore, Oakley and Woodfin High Schools and also AC Reynolds High School, where she retired in 1974.
She was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Asheville and was a member and past president of the Roberts Bible Class. Mrs. Smith was also a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Nancy Smith of Monroe; daughter, Ann Tate, of Maryville, TN; five (5) grandchildren, two (2) stepgrandchildren, eleven (11) great-grandchildren and five (5) step great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Mrs. Smith�s life will held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Givens Estates in Arden with the Rev. Dr. Robert M. Blackburn and the Rev. Ed Hillman officiating. The family of Mrs. Smith will greet friends 30 minutes before the service. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory Cemetery following the celebration of life service.
Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to Central United Methodist Church, 27 Church Street, Asheville NC 28801.
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Our deepest sympathy to Bonnie’s family. We were neighbors of hers in Woodland Hills and always enjoyed talking with Bonnie as she walked around the neighborhood. She loved to check on how neighbors’ gardens were growing. Everybody loved her.
Our deepest sympathy to Bonnie’s family. We were neighbors of hers in Woodland Hills and always enjoyed talking with Bonnie as she walked around the neighborhood. She loved to check on how neighbors’ gardens were growing. Everybody loved her.
Our deepest sympathy to Bonnie’s family. We were neighbors of hers in Woodland Hills and always enjoyed talking with Bonnie as she walked around the neighborhood. She loved to check on how neighbors’ gardens were growing. Everybody loved her.
Our deepest sympathy to Bonnie’s family. We were neighbors of hers in Woodland Hills and always enjoyed talking with Bonnie as she walked around the neighborhood. She loved to check on how neighbors’ gardens were growing. Everybody loved her.
My sincere sympathy to the family. I had Mrs. Smith for Home Ec. at Reynolds 3 years. She taught me so much about cooking and sewing. She and I hit it off well. I remember one year we served the staff Thanksgiving dinner and I had to fix the turkey. First turkey I ever cooked and have cooked many more since. Sweet lady.
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Bonnie’s family from the residents and staff of the Givens Estates
Dear Family of Bonnie,
I taught with Bonnie from 1963 until she retired in 1974 at ACR. She was such a caring teacher and such a practical person. I am sure she has many students that still use the things Bonnie taught them in Home Economics classes. Your Mom and Grandmother had a long and fruitful life. I know you will miss her. Blessings on you and your families.
Love in Christ,
Ethel T. Jacobson
Dear Ann and family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy for your mothers death. She had a long, interesting life. We both graduated in Home Economics from MTSU. We use to talk about our teaching. I am 92 and have Maculer Degeneration, otherwise I am doing well. Life in Assisted Living at Givens Estates is good !
Loving thoughts and prayers,
‘ Lib’ Gibbs