Dorothy Bonnin Harmon

1931 ∼ 2012

Dorothy Bonnin Harmon

Dorothy Bonnin Harmon, 81, of Orange passed away Friday, December 14, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange with Reverend Tom Phelan officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.

A gathering of family and friends will be Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m.

Mrs. Harmon was born September 29, 1931 in Orange to Ed Joseph and Eunice M. Carpenter Bonnin. She was an active member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and a former longtime member of St Mary's Catholic Church. She had been a member of Church Women United, Catholic Daughters of America and a volunteer in the offices at St. Mary and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church's. More than anything she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Riley Bonnin and Russell Bonnin and is survived by her husband, Donald Harmon and sons and daughters-in-law, Donnie and Rhonda Harmon and Kevin and Teri Harmon. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Amber Verrett DeBeaumont, Haley Harmon, Brian Harmon, Shelby Harmon, Jordan Harmon and Bryce Harmon; brother, Danny Bonnin and wife, Pat; sisters-in-law, Jane Bonnin and Shirley Bonnin and numerous nephews and nieces.

Serving as pallbearers will be Brian Harmon, Jordan Harmon, Bryce Harmon, Reagan Sonnier, Troy DeBeaumont and Danny Bonnin. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeff Bonnin and Preston Fuller.

The family would also like to say thank you to all the doctors, nurses and staff that helped care for Mrs. Harmon.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Mary Catholic School Foundation, 2600 Bob Hall Rd, Orange TX 77630 or to a charity of your choice.

Condolences

Anonymous December 27, 2012
Dorothy TAT is my cousin. I wanted her family to know, that I have always been so very thankful to her for taking care of Our Beloved Aunt Ada Eve Bonnin for years that she was in Jones Rest Home in Orange. She was always their for my Brother and Sister##imported-begin##Vernon L Taylor##imported-end##
Anonymous December 18, 2012
To the Harmon and Bonnin Famlies our thoughts and prayers are with yours we miss you guys.##imported-begin##JANET ANDJjAMES FONTENOT##imported-end##
Anonymous December 17, 2012
Thinking of you all at this time.My god be with you all##imported-begin##KIRK PACE##imported-end##
Anonymous December 17, 2012
Donnie, I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a wonderful person! My prayers go out to you and your family!##imported-begin##Joanie David Foreman##imported-end##
Anonymous December 17, 2012
Our condolences to the Harmon family on the loss of your mother and grandmother. May you find strength at this difficult time during the Holidays, she is now with the Lord and at peace.##imported-begin##Joe & Patti Metz##imported-end##
Anonymous December 17, 2012
Mrs Dorothy made a special trip to Louisiana to visit my dad, her cousin LeRoy Charpentier this past summer. Even though she was very week, she made the long trip by car to visit with my dad who has Alzheimers. It touched all of our hearts and my dad stil##imported-begin##Nisa Smith##imported-end##
Anonymous December 17, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Dorothy was one of the nicest ladies. I enjoyed visiting with her at the church office. She was so easy to talk to.##imported-begin##Charlotte & Mac Guillory##imported-end##
Anonymous December 17, 2012
Kevin, Donnie and Mr. Harmon, I give you my heartfelt condolences on the loss of Mrs. Harmon. She was the nicest and most gentle lady. I have such fond memories. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this difficult tim##imported-begin##Luanne Smart Gorzsas##imported-end##
Anonymous December 16, 2012
Dear Donnie and family, I am so sorry to learn that your mom has passed away. She was a lovely and wonderful woman whom I know will be greatly missed by all of you. You and all the Harmon family are in my prayers. May her soul, and all the souls of th##imported-begin##Mary Verrett Potter##imported-end##
Anonymous December 16, 2012
My sympathy and prayers to the Harmon family. May God bless you all!##imported-begin##Regina Brown Dennis##imported-end##
Anonymous December 16, 2012
My deepest heartfelt condolences to all the family, friends, and loves ones on the loss of Mrs. Harmon. I pray God gives each of you strength and comfort at this time and in the days to come.##imported-begin##Nathan Merritt##imported-end##