Bonnie Hannah

Bonnie Hannah, age 93, of Nixa passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2016. She was born January 26, 1923 in Cherryvale, KS, to Henry and Verna (McBroom) Hamilton. She graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1938. Bonnie was going to Junior College until she met Lawrence Hannah at a local dry cleaner. Bonnie married Lawrence December 21, 1941 and they both moved to Ozark, MO where Lawrence was from. Bonnie and Lawrence opened a dry cleaners in Ozark, called Hannah Dry Cleaners. They lived on a farm south of Ozark, where they raised their children. The farm was their pride and joy. Bonnie was always loving, happy, content and never complained. She was always a forgiving person. Bonnie was an excellent cook and a diligent student of the bible, reading scripture daily. Bonnie was always surprised when someone did something nice for her. She never expected anything. Bonnie always worked hard and was a wonderful wife and mother. Bonnie most looked forward to new babies born into the family. She would sit and rock them for hours. Bonnie made many wonderful memories for her family and will be greatly missed. Bonnie is survived by her children Margaret Moore, of Nixa, and Paul Hannah, his wife Karen, of Nixa; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 64 years; and 10 brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 6, 2016, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa with Kirby Holbrook Officiating. A visitation will precede the funeral from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Selmore Cemetery, Ozark.