Bonnie Taylor
June 10, 1943 - July 23, 2025

Bonnie Jean Taylor, born Bonnie Jean Comer, has passed away on July 23, 2025, at the age of 82.

There will be a funeral service at Gospel Lighthouse Outreach Church, located at 2410 Warwick Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76106 on August 1, 2025. Public viewing will be at 1:00 pm, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm, with a graveside service at approximately 3:30 pm at Azleland Memorial Park and Cemetery. Flowers may be sent using Rey Bethea Florist at (817) 831-1237. All flower deliveries should arrive at the church at noon on August 1, 2025. All who love Bonnie Jean are welcome to attend, to honor her life and her homegoing celebration.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Bena Bartoush, and her father, Willie T. Comer. Also her brothers, Roger, Bud, and Jerry Comer. They'll all be together again in heaven, laughing it up once more.

Bonnie Jean, (whom we called "Mom") had a difficult childhood, born to a land-owning family that later had to sale the land, to become the quintessential "share cropper's daughter", with all the hard work that entailed.  Despite the hardships of her youth, in typical Bonnie Jean fashion, she found the good things from her childhood, stating it well prepared her with the skills and fortitude that most helped her in life.

By the age of 24, Bonnie Jean had four children, and had mastered "the stare" that (mostly) changed her children's behavior at a glance. There was a lot of behaviors Mom never saw…but somehow, a "little birdie" always seemed to tell her what we had done. Happy times were contagious…drive-in movies with home-cooked popcorn, and trips to the lake. Bonnie Jean was a fun lady, showing her playful side with her signature "Whoopie!" exclamation as she rotated her hands over her head, as if holding a lasso. And yet she was always classy, making sure those around her would be proud of her.

Bonnie Jean saw a bright side to literally every situation, and was the most grateful person we've ever known…all who knew her, knows that well. She passed that gratefulness on to her children, leading by example. And her children now pass that on to her grandchildren. This is how legacies are born.

Mom was supportive of her children, and we never lacked the knowledge she was there for us. She raised each of her children to turn to each other in support, as well. That still holds true today, leaving all her children - her legacy - with love, friendship, and comfort in each other. She has been a rock for her grandchildren as well, mentoring them with love and stability, so they also turned to her for her helpful advice, comfort, and her ever-patient shoulder to lean on. Mom has been a great example for us of how to raise a family that truly loves and supports one another. As Mom would say, we are a "tight knit" family.

Bonnie Jean spent much of her career working for the Child Protective Services in the State of Mississippi. This was sometimes very hard on Mom, causing her emotional pain, and when asked why she continues, she said "Those kids need someone who really care about them, not people who are just punching a timeclock." She was asked once, did it feel good knowing she was taking children from abusive homes, and drug houses, and giving them a chance at life? She said "It doesn't matter how bad the parents are…every single child cries when you take them away, and it is very traumatic for them." Mom understood, from a child's point of view, what they were feeling, and she never forgot that. But Mom earned their respect too…she has been invited to many graduations and weddings of "her" children, which shows the impact Mom had on the children throughout their life, due to how Mom treated them, related to them, and advocated for them. Those invitations to "her" children's events showed the respect and love they felt for Mom, too.

Her service with Child Protective Services was such that the Honorable Judge Jay Westfaul commemorated her service to the Court and State of Mississippi, so that it would be on record in the annals of Mississippi history. Judge Westfaul makes note "She spoke for those who couldn't speak. She fought for those who couldn't fight. She loved those who had no one to love them. She hugged some who had never been hugged". Judge Westfaul also stated "Jean could have worked anywhere in a more lucrative position. She did what she did not for monetary gain. She did it for the good of the children of Mississippi. She is loved and respected. Her treasure is in heaven."

Bonnie Jean resumed her walk with God in midlife, and just like everything else she did, embraced God fully, openly, and proudly. She did her very best to match her walk with her talk, studying the Bible daily, teaching Bible classes, becoming a minister, and gave God her whole heart.

She was very active in her church, and had many friends. As a minister, she officiated wedding ceremonies, gave death eulogies, providing comfort, an ear to listen, and giving wise council when asked, to those around her.

At the age of 78, Bonnie Jean began dating Gary Taylor, and had a whirlwind courtship resulting in their marriage on August 7, 2021.

Bonnie Jean moved from Texas to Oklahoma, to be with Gary as he became pastor of New Home Full Gospel church. She made an excellent Pastor's wife, and carried out= her duties with a glad heart, and a willingness to do whatever was needed.

Bonnie Jean leaves behind her husband of almost four years, Gary Taylor, and her four children…Jack Earl Campbell and his wife Cathy, Sherolyn Teresa Van Dalen, Kathryn "Kat" Annette Nour and her husband Mohamed, and Michelle Dawn Dempsey and her husband George. And let us not forget her children's lifelong friends, Angel Falcon, Justine Buckner, and Paula Dougherty, whom Mom unofficially "adopted" and loved like her own.

She was also blessed with her nine grandchildren… Russell Gillespie, Jared Campbell, Amber Smith, Christopher Sanchez, Meagan Campbell, Austin Campbell, Bobby Campbell, Jacklyn Dempsey, and Emma Dempsey. In addition, she leaves behind nine great-grandchildren. They were cherished and beloved, each and every one, and it was important to her that they know this in their heart.

Bonnie Jean also adored Pamella Comer (Aunt Panties!)…the little sister Mom never had, and the best sister-in-law-and-friend for over 44 years.

We love Bonnie Jean greatly, and are all thankful to have been central in her life. She will surely be missed by everyone in our family, as well as by her many friends.

And now, as she told us children, every morning…Mom, it's time to "Rise and Shine!"