Ralls, Texas—Bonnie Jo Sanford, 92, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 in Lubbock. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, January 22, 2017 in the Tahoka Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Adams Funeral Home in Ralls.
Bonnie Jo was born on October 16, 1924 in Dimmitt, Texas to John Luther and Reina Mae Waggoner. She grew up in Vernon where she attended schools. She lived in Tahoka where she met and married Olin Jessie Johnson on June 19, 1943. She later moved to Lamesa where she married J. N. Sanford. She moved to Ralls in 1994. She drove a school bus in O'Donnell and Lamesa for 17 years. She also worked in the school cafeteria as well. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, and 16 brothers and sisters.
She is survived by two daughters: Oleda Merrick of Ralls and Jean Lonis of Lubbock, two grandchildren: Cindy Timms of Brownwood and Michael Merrick of Colorado City, and two great grandchildren: Austin Merrick of Colorado City and James Merrick of Colorado City.
Online condolences may be made at www.adamsfuneral.com.