April 7, 1944 - Sept. 19, 2025
Bonnie Purser, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 19 after a lengthy illness. A visitation for family and friends was held Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Pitts Chapel United Methodist Church with a memorial service followed after at 2 p.m. Rev. Keith Goodlett, Rev. John Irwin and Rev.
Robert Webb officiated.
Interment was private at Pitts Chapel Memorial Gardens.
She was known as Bonnie to friends and extended family, but to her beloved immediate family she was known only as Bane. The name Rob gave her when he was learning to talk, and it stuck. Bane was born April 7, 1944, in Macon, GA to proud parents Hanson and Elizabeth Cook. When she was born, her grandfather saw her beautiful features and called her “Bonnie Blue Eyes.” That’s how she became known to the world as Bonnie.
She had a love of learning all of her life and was very smart. For years, she would do the Macon Telegraph crossword puzzle in ink pen. She was an expert at crocheting, making treasured keepsakes for her family. She and Ray (known as Pap) were married for over 52 years until his death in 2016. Their unwavering devotion to one another was undeniable.
She lived a life that was kind and compassionate, often taking in folks that were down on their luck. The idea of someone being hungry or cold was intolerable to her. For over 40 years, she worked alongside her mother who was a hairdresser with a shop in her house. And then for a time at CVS where she greeted everyone with kind words and a gentle smile. But of all her accomplishments, she was most proud of being a mother, grandmother, and aunt. She raised her family in a faith-filled household, praying over them constantly. Always selfless and supportive, you knew you were loved when she was around.
Left to cherish these precious memories of her are her children, Austin Purser (Kim Williams) and Alan Purser. Daughter- in-law April Purser (Bert, deceased). Her grandchildren, Rob Purser, Jess Purser, Kaitlyn Purser, Courtney Arnold (Bubba), and Hanson Purser along with several great-grandchildren. As well as 2 nieces that she loved like daughters, Leslie Brooks (Tab) and Hannah Stephens (Kevin) and 1 great niece.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ray Purser, son, Albert (Bert) Purser, brother, Fred Cook and his wife, Harbyn Cook.
In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to the Pitts Chapel United Methodist Building Fund.
