Minister Phyllis Bonner

Minister Phyllis Denise Bonner was born December 23, 1964, to Elder Johnnie and Helen Bonner. She was preceded in death by her father, Elder Johnnie Bonner, Sr, grandparents, Frank & Willie Mae Norris and Roshell Bonner & Areula Draine, one brother, Johnnie Bonner, Jr, and two nephews, Johnnie Bonner, III and Alicostro Moore.

She Lived Purposely

Phyllis was a proud graduate of Southside High School Class of 1983. Known for her class and refined style, Minister Bonner carried herself with poise, confidence, and a humble spirit. She was a woman of unwavering faith, remarkable grace, and timeless elegance known for her gift of fashion and decorating. She was a devoted servant of God whose life reflected virtue, wisdom, and love. She lived by the Biblical verses, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”; and “It’s better to give than it is to receive”. Phyllis’s generosity caused God’s favor to follow and embrace her throughout her days, even during her sickness.

She Served

Minister Bonner confessed Christ at an early age and became a member of Town Creek Baptist Church. One of her greatest accolades was accepting a calling into ministry and becoming a licensed minister at Potter’s Place (TCM). She served as an Associate Minister, Overseer of Pastor’s Aide, founded Bag of Hope Ministry, and was a member of the Decorating Committee. One of her most dedicated and greatest gifts was to nurture and educate children while serving as Assistant Director of Potter’s Enrichment Academy for many years. Phyllis’s compassion and love for children was unmeasured and will be immensely missed by those that grew to call her “Auntie Phyllis”.

Minister Phyllis Bonner leaves to cherish her memories a devoted mother, Helen Bonner, two sons, Arthur Hardy, III and Brandon Washington, a faithful and dedicated daughter, A’Graniecia Bonner; two granddaughters, Gianna Washington & Mya Washington; four brothers, Donald Bonner, Bishop Patrick (Carroll) Bonner, Jeffery Bonner, and Pastor Octavius (Sonja) Bonner; three sisters, Vivian Bonner, Stacie Bonner, and Rosa Richardson; seven uncles, Samuel (Laura) Norris, Arthur Norris, Dan (Barbara) Norris, Nathaniel Norris, Kenneth (Carol) Norris, Royal McGuire and Kemp Stallworth; three aunts, Bernice Jones, Mary Bonner, and Adorries (Paul) Ward, ten nephews, Gerry (Jessica) Marshall, Patrick (Sandra) Bonner, Jr., Derick Daniels, Jr, Christopher Bonner, Jeremy Gordon, Rodrick Harrison, Mikal Brown, Marcus Underwood, Curtis Underwood, and Derrick Underwood; seven nieces, Shalon Bonner, Ambra Bonner, Porcha Daniels, Destini Bonner, Dhestinee Calhoun, Essie Brown, and Johnae Riley, God sister, Shirlean (Andy) Brown, and a host of cousins and friends that she loved and cherished dearly.

She returned to Her Heavenly Home

Minister Phyllis Bonner fought a good fight accepting the Lord as her personal Saviour. She kept the faith. On May 19, 2026, at UAB Palliative Care, Minister Bonner finished the race and knew without a doubt, a crown of righteousness was waiting for her as she entered Heaven’s Pearly Gates. Well Done, Thy Good and Faithful Servant!

Minister Phyllis Bonner, 61, of Selma, AL passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.  Funeral services have been scheduled for Saturday, May30, 2026 at 1:00PM from the Potter's Place Church with Bishop Patrick E. Bonner, officiating. Burial will follow in the Town Creek Cemetery in Tyler, AL with Aubrey Larkin's Lewis Brothers Funeral Home serving with excellence through professional service.  Minister Bonner will lie in repose one hour prior to the service.

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