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Bonnie Louise Smith passed from this life on January 11th, 2025. Bonnie was born on July 15th, 1948, in Atlanta, GA to parents Jack and Laura Duffey. She grew up alongside her brother Jack Duffey, Jr. and many special cousins.
Bonnie graduated from Fulton High School and lived in Forest Park, GA, for 35 years. During this time, she was a member of Ash St. Baptist Church and enjoyed attending church functions with friends. Bonnie was on the board of directors for the local chapter of Parents without Partners International and volunteered at Samaritans Together. She was active with the Clayton County Republican Party and the Republican Women’s Club.
Bonnie retired from Dekalb County Family and Children Services as a personnel tech. She loved her friends and family, and spending time with them brought her the most joy in life.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; Jack Duffey Sr. and Laura Duffey, brother; Jack Duffey Jr. and many special cousins and friends. Bonnie is survived by her daughter Samantha Smith and special son-in-love, Norman Johnson, both of McDonough, GA.
There will be a memorial service held on January 25, 2025, at 11:00 am at Morrow First United Methodist Church, 5985 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA, 30260.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a contribution to the Good Shepherd Clinic in her memory.
Jackie Stewart says
I am thinking of you and Norman. My love and prayers for comfort. You are a wonderful daughter and loved her much.
Nicole P. says
Thinking of you during this difficult time, Sam. Praying for you and Norman for peace and comfort. Biggest hugs.
Ashley D says
Thinking of you and Norman and praying for peace and comfort for both of you during this difficult time. Much love, hugs and prayers ❤️
Judy Faye Fennell says
I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss Bonnie in Sunday School and Church.
Michele Ross says
Every time I saw her she had the sweetest smile on her face. Praying for comfort as you face the days ahead.
Monterey H Thompson says
Prayers f Peace and Comfort in the days to follow
Jamie Jones says
I worked with Bonnie for many years at Dekalb DFCS . She was always one of my favorite people. Always had a smile on her face!’n
Heidi Lyle says
Sending you hugs during this time!!
Patsy Holman says
I am so sorry for your loss. Bonnie was in my 1966 graduating class at Fulton. She was such a sweet person.
Catherine Martin says
Bonnie was always smiling, she was always so friendly, I met Bonnie through PWP, and that’s why I love PWP for friends like Bonnie, I am sad for her passing but she was truly a bright light while here on earth, ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Jennifer Moore says
Samantha, I am so sorry for your loss. She was a very sweet lady and so kind to me. We loss track of each other after my divorce with your Uncle Jack, but kept in touch through Facebook. Praying for you during this time.
Peggy Howle says
She was one of the sweetest people I have ever known. I met and worked with her at DFCS at 1West Court Square in Decatur, Ga. We were friends all thru the time we moved and worked at the new building. She was a happy person and was full of funny quips that kept us laughing. I had no idea she was ill. So sorry. Much love to her daughter, who she loved so much! We had many good times together. God Bless the whole family and may He comfort each and every one of you. I loved her.
Darlene Ford Wofford says
Bonnie has always been such a beautiful soul. There was no one nicer at Fulton High than Bonnie, with that sweetest of smiles and a twinkle in her eyes. Condolences and heartfelt sympathy goes out to her daughter and family.❤️
~Mallory says
Loved seeing Bonnie weekly for the past 20+years at the beauty shop and it was always a treat seeing her out in the wild. She was always cool and out going! I wanna be her when I grow up.
Brooke & Ryan Murtha says
Sam, we love you and are covering you and Norm in prayers. I hope comfort finds you in the coming days. We’re deeply sorry for your loss.
Don Duffey says
12/14/25
Bonnie you will be missed. So sorry Samantha.
Many good memories of when we were young and spending the summer with y’all. Love to you all.
Donnie Duffey
Melony & Andrew says
Sam, although I was never privileged to meet your mother in person, I feel like I knew her through our many discussions about our Moms. I shared a similar relationship with my Mom: nobody loved you more deeply, fiercely, or sacrificially and pushed you to get the most out of your life, and then also knew just how to push your buttons. 😌 Believe it or not, you will actually miss her “button-pushing” too. I will be praying for you and Norman as you go through the difficult valley ahead, asking God to walk with you and give you comfort that only He can give. Please reach out to me if there is anything we can do for you.
Joy Carter says
Samantha & Norman,
Wishing you prayers, condolences & positive thoughts!!!
I loved Bonnie with all my heart & already miss her very much!!! Samantha you were a wonderful daughter to Bonnie, she was blessed to have you!!! I know it’s going to be hard , but, you will get back in the swing of things, while you mourn & after!!! You’re a beautiful young woman & Norman will mourn with you & help you too!!!
Kay Medley says
So sorry to hear of your loss Samantha and Norman. Bonnie was so kind and had a heart of gold. I enjoyed the time working with her at DFCS and enjoyed her company on a personal level.
Samantha, Norman and family, may God comfort you during this difficult time.
Sending love and hugs!
Nelda Dunson says
I was involved with sweet Bonnie through the Republican Party and church. She was a special lady and will missed by so many friends. Rest In Peace Bonnie and I hope to see you again one day and we will rejoice together.
Jennifer Galyon says
Sam & Norm, I am so sorry. Big hugs and love to you both.
Gina Paradis says
Bonnie was a sweet lady and a good friend. Praying for her family and friends, especially Samantha 🌷❣🌷
Deborah Baucom - Hightower says
Sam I am sorry for your loss u will be in my Prayers.
Bonnie was a very special person to me She use to be a Sunday school teacher at Custer Ave Baptist Church.she was My Sunday School Teacher .she came by our apartment on Sunday Morning and pick my Sister Gail and My Brother Tommy and myself up so we can attend Church..and pick us up for special events at Church Vacation Bible School. In 1984 she came to my Bridal shower and my wedding you was a little girl
We loved her so much Sam she will truly be missed.
By the Baucom’s
Thomas A Watson says
My sincere condolences for your passing Bonnie.
I always cared about you and the family.
I love you and. God bless your spirit and rest in Heaven.
Cousin Thomas A Watson
Lorin Lindler says
Our prayers 🙏 go to her Daughter and son and the family, friends. We go miss yu Bonnie now in heaven with everyone I no from church Custer Baptist church
David Greenberg says
Bonnie was a good friend from my time with PWP. She was always nice to be around. I will never forget the time she went rafting with me and my kids. 🙂
Carla Hill says
Samantha, I am so sorry. Your Mom was a treasure! You and Norman are in our thoughts. Praying God will comfort and keep you. Much love.
June Gentile says
I knew Bonnie and her family as a child. Her parents were friends of my parents. Remember being in their kitchen because Laura her mother was a beautician. Many years ago. Bonnie and I would “hang out”. Sweet family. Peace and love to the family.
Norman and Maggie Duffey says
Sorry to hear about your loss,Samantha We were always glad to see Bonnie at our Duffey reunions.She will be missed!
Mary Anne Brannon says
Bonnie….I called her Bonnie Blue…don’t know why. She attended the Morrow First UMC ladies retreats so many times and was such a beautiful, delightful, sweet lady. She will be missed. Prayers for the family
Arlene R Charles says
Sweet Ms Bonnie will be missed by The Clayton County Republican Women Club and The Clayton County Republican Party.
Ms Bonnie served the Republican Women Club’s treasurer for several years. Ms Bonnie was kind, gentle and always was willing to serve whenever needed
. Rest in Perfect Peace🙏
Blessings to Samantha✝️
Arlene Charles, President CCRW.