Bonnie Jean Adams

Bonnie Jean Adams, 92 of Jonesboro, passed from this life Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born August 9, 1929 in Dixie to the late Marcus and Sarah Bailey.

Bonnie has lived in Jonesboro most of her life and was a member of the First Baptist Church. She was very involved in church and served in multiple roles including Sunday school teacher, bible school teacher, worked in the Care Center, was the secretary for Sunday school and helped with Wednesday night fellowship. She was also a very good cook and loved to travel and spend time with her family.

In addition to her parents, Bonnie is preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Adams; daughter, Ruth Treadway and a brother, Randall Bailey.

She is survived by her daughter, Rita (Steve) Barkley of Jonesboro; sister, Betty Clayton of Jonesboro; grandsons, Ty (Kara) Barkley of Memphis, Caleb (Laura) Barkley of Jonesboro, Chris (Meridith) Treadway of Bono and Chandler (Ashley) Treadway of Jonesboro as well as great-grandchildren, Harrison Barkley, Jacqueline Barkley, Susannah Barkley, Ellis Barkley, Adalyn Treadway and Bailey Treadway.

A visitation will be held Friday, August 13, 2021 from 5-7 pm at Emerson Funeral Home.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 10 am at Pine Log Cemetery in Brookland with Brother Rodney Reeves officiating. Honored to serve as pallbearers include Ty Barkley, Caleb Barkley, Chris Treadway, Chandler Treadway, Barry Clayton and Harrison Barkley. Ellis Barkley will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making donations to First Baptist Church in Jonesboro, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.