Minnie L. “Bonnie” Totten, 82, of Clearwater, Florida passed away on February 8, 2015 at the Mid Pinellas Hospice House in Pinellas Park.
Bonnie was born in Talladega, Alabama on June 28, 1932 to Harvey and Pearlie Mae (Edwards) Cooper. She moved to the local area in 1969 from Moultrie, Georgia and retired from Square “D” Electric Manufacturing Company as a Quality Control Inspector. She attended and was a member of Lakeside Community Chapel in Clearwater, Florida.
Bonnie is survived by her loving family: her husband of 29 years, James L. Totten; daughter, Denise Applegate of Clearwater; stepson, Jimmy Totten of Clearwater; brother, Billy Cooper of Nashville, TN; two sisters; Sylvia Carroll of Florence, SC and Laverne Ficquett of Atlanta, GA; five grandchildren, Jennifer Meyers of Kentucky, Lisa Silva of Navarre, FL, Christina Sword, Cody Applegate, both of Salem, VA, and Jamie Totten of Tampa, FL; seven great grandchildren: Gabriella Silva, Axel Silva, Jr., Joshua Silva, Kyle Meyers, Eric Meyers, Ryan Meyers, and Logan Sword.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her daughter, Carolyn A. Strachel; her son, Michael L. Howard, and her granddaughter, Melissa Howard.
She had many close friends and neighbors who loved her dearly. Please join our family in rejoicing an Angel gone Home.
A Celebration of Life will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Lakeside Community Chapel, 1893 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater 33765.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that all donations be made to the Suncoast Hospice Foundation .
The day God took you home
A million times I’ve needed you,
A million times I’ve cried, if love alone could have saved you, you never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly, in death I love you still. In my heart you hold a place, that no one else can ever fill.
It broke my heart to lose you, but you didn’t go alone, part of me went with you-the day God took you home.
I love you, Nana. Always and Forever your Chrissy-Tina
Always a pleasure to work with such a wonderful family. God Bless.
Denise, Christina, and Cody. I’m so sorry for your loss. I know how much you all love your mom and grandma. I’ve always heard good things about what a wonderful woman she was and I know there will be a void in your lives that nothing can fill. Hold close to God and he’ll see you through this terrible time. Keep your memories sweet and close and talk often about them in order to remember all the good times. Please know how much I’m praying for each of you.
Love,
Vickie
An amazing lady who was truly a gift to the world. She always had a kind word and a direct point for all she knew and loved.
Heaven is a better place today with her presence and I am certain she will continue to be with us all in spirit.
My sweet aunt Bonnie, you will always be loved in my heart! You left us with such wonderful memories, fun times, and your wonderful laughter will ring forever! Your ways of making everyone feel special was a God given gift. The precious name you gave me as a baby has always been so dear to me, now it means even more! I am so glad when I saw you a few weeks ago you knew your Butter Bean was there. God certainly chose one of the sweetest and most beautiful flowers for heaven!
Mom,
I miss you so much. Every single day. I am so blessed, happy and very proud that I was able to spend the last three years of your life with you. No matter what comes or goes, NO ONE can take that away from us!! Our time together was special and precious. I talk to you every day all day still looking for your approval or advice or wish I could just get your opinion on even the littlest things. Sometimes I wish I could just lay my head on your lap like we used to do and have you caress my hair. We have to deal with death in this life, but I KNOW WHERE YOU ARE