Gwyndolyn Mae Grant known as “Bonnie” departed this life on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Sovah Health in Martinsville, VA. She was born on December 11, 1943, in Martinsville VA to the late Tommie Joe Burnette and Jessie Mae Burnette. She graduated from Albert Harris in 1963, where she was a part of the softball team. Bonnie worked as a CNA at Martinsville General Hospital after high school. Later, she worked at Tultex Mills for over 10 years and retired due to an injury. During her childhood she attended First Baptist Church in Martinsville under the leadership of her grandfather the late Jessie Ben Hairston. She was a faithful member of Bible Way Greater Assurance Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Randy Martin. Bonnie loved the Lord and enjoyed attending church. She had a very forgiven spirit, always saw the good in everyone and was very generous. She enjoyed watching the news, reading the newspaper, watching law and order, game shows, college basketball and NFL football as Washington Commanders fan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters Barbara Burnette, Nellie Martin, brother-in-law Tom Dorsey, nephew Leonard Burnette. Bonnie is survived by her daughter, Juanita Grant (Martinsville, VA); son, Thomas Grant (Fieldale, VA); Patricia Dorsey (Fort Walton Beach, FL), Carolyn Burnette Flood (Martinsville, VA); host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews who will truly miss her.
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