Bonnie Lee Potter Herron
Obituary
Beloved wife, Mother and Grandmother passed from this life on July 8, 2021 at approximately 12:45 p.m. She was born February 11, 1923 in Porum, OK to Bessie Griffin and Walker Griffin.
Bonnie earned her master’s degree and retired from teaching after 32 years at Eisenhower Elementary School here in Tulsa. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church which became Southern Hills Baptist Church.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her Father and Mother; husbands, Thomas M. Herron and Donald Potter; brothers, Ray and Ralph Griffin; and sister, Goldie Ferguson Adkins. She is survived by son, Jerral Herron; grandson, Ronnie Herron and wife, Kim; great grandson, Kyler Herron; a sister, Ann Ishmael and nephews, nieces and many friends.
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Tributes & Memories
Glenda - Bonnie was married to my grandfather Donald Potter the year I was born. Although we were not of blood relation, she was my grandmother. When my grandfather passed away, she was moved into a facility & I never got to see or speak to her again. I, like you, did not know she had passed until this evening.. over a year later. It is unfortunate that those of us who loved her, were not included. I will always have fond memories of her & grandpa taking me to the lake, making my favorite desserts, and listening to them tell of their life experiences. She meant alot to me & I'm sorry I never got the chance to tell her before she passed.
Ann Lowery
Q: What will you miss most about Bonnie? A: The fact that I did not know you had passed. Being a niece in the family means nothing I guess. I loved you so much Aunt Toots and so sorry I wasn’t included in your celebration.
Glenda Robinson
Grandmother - I'm sad that I wasn't able to tell you good-bye or give you one last hug. But I'm happy that my memories are of you were before time took its toll. I'll always see you as my vibrant, strong, loving grandmother. My heart is filled with love and sorrow; and I will truly miss you. Love, Your granddaughter, Kathy
Kathy Carlson