Bonnie Rhea Hill-Hall, affectionately known as Nannie, age 86 of Cleveland, TN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at her home surrounded by her daughters and niece. Bonnie was born on March 22, 1939, in Jellico, TN.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers; Earl, Lloyd, Roy Cecil, and Jerome Hill; two sisters; Ruth Arnold and Ella Partin; and nephew, Glen Leach.
Bonnie married James "Jim" E. Hall, Jr. on December 22, 1962, and they enjoyed a near 62 years of marriage before Jim's passing on September 25, 2024. Bonnie retired from Cleveland Bank & Trust (First Tennessee/First Horizon) as a Vice-President in 2000. She was known for her amazing cooking skills, and her natural talent for cross stitching. Her most favorite thing to do was cook a meal for her family to enjoy together. Her family also lovingly gave her the nickname of "the warden" as she always had a keen awareness of the happenings of her family.
Bonnie is survived by her two daughters; Beth Johnson and husband, Tracy, and Becky Cantrell and husband, Scott; granddaughters Caitlin Johnson and fiancé, TJ Deluca; Shelby Mathews and husband, Austin. Ten years ago, Bonnie added two more grandchildren by marriage, Garrett Cantrell and Olivia McCoy and husband, Coleman. Bonnie is also survived by her sister, Mary Roberts; special nephew and nieces to which she kept a special bond; Jimmy (Laura) Arnold, Patricia (Sam) Centers, Kathy (David) Meadows, Leigh Ann Boyd, Karen Leach, Coby Leach, Leslie (Joe) Davis, Cameron Meadows, and Andy Meadows.
The family would like to extend their heart felt gratitude to nurse Gail Hurst of Hearth Hospice who cared for both Bonnie and Jim in their final days.
Visitation will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025, from 5 pm to 7 pm at The Ridge Chapel of Companion Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will begin at 7 pm with Pastor Mickey Clark of Crossroads Community Church officiating. Internment will be Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with David Meadows, Larry Stewart, and Jimmy Arnold serving as honorary pallbearers; and Tracy Johnson, Scott Cantrell, Cameron Meadows, Coby Leach, Austin Mathews and Coleman McCoy serving as pallbearers. Family and friends wishing to participate in the procession are asked to be at the funeral home by 10:15 am on Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the children's ministry of Crossroads Community Church at 185 Meadow Lane SE, Cleveland, TN 37323.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Bonnie or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.
Companion Funeral & Cremation Service - Ridge Chapel
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