Bonnie Louise Purkey

Bonnie Louise Purkey, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at her home in Clinton, TN. Bonnie was born on November 4, 1943, to the late Fred and Ola Mae Jones. Bonnie was one in a million, she was a loving wife, mom and mamaw and she loved fishing and quilting.

Along with her parents Bonnie is preceded in death by her brothers Fred Jr. Jones and Tommy Jones, sister Ima Jean Dossett, grandson Steven Austin Rice and great grandson Leonardo Ray Allen. Bonnie is survived by her husband of 66 years Ralph Purkey of Clinton, son Archie Purkey of Clinton, daughters; Vandilee Allen of Clinton, and Amanda Love of Clinton. Brother Billy Joe Jones and wife Faye of Rocky Top, sisters Ruth Allen of Georgia, Ruby Andrews of Clinton, TN., and Loretta Jones of Clinton, along with 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Saturday August 16, 2025, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Jones Mortuary. The family will meet at Jones Mortuary on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. to go in procession to Beech Grove Cemetery in Rocky Top, TN. for a graveside service with Tony McAfee officiating.

Jones Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Bonnie Purkey.