Bonnie Mae (Barnett) James Obituary (1938 - 2020)

Georgetown, IN Bonnie Mae James, 82, passed away on Christmas Day at the Villas of Guerin Woods in Georgetown, IN after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was surrounded by family. She was born October 27, 1938 in Frankfort, KY the daughter of Jack and Jessie Barnett. Bonnie's first love was teaching children. Affectionately known as "Miss Bonnie", she, along with help from her best friend, "Miss Brenda" Ledford, they established the Georgetown Preschool. It grew to as many as 100 students a year. She was a charter member of Georgetown Baptist Church where she served in many capacities. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years Barry James of Georgetown, IN; three daughters, Deborah Johannes (Bruce) and Allison Lockman (Charlie) both of Corydon, IN and Stephanie Blacketer (Todd) of Japan; 7 grandchildren, Mackenzie Blacketer, Leah Johannes, Isabella Lockman, Hudson Blacketer, Peyton Blacketer, Andrew Johannes and Aaron Lockman; and three great grandchildren. The Funeral Ceremony will be Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 2 PM at Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home in Georgetown, IN. Pastor Steve Cline will officiate and burial will follow in Edwardsville Cemetery in Georgetown, IN. The family would like to thank the Villas of Guerin Woods for their years of compassionate care given to Bonnie and all of their loving support provided to our family. Visitation will begin Saturday, January 2, 2021 from Noon until 8 PM and continue Sunday from Noon until the Service at 2 PM. Due to Covid-19 we will be following protocols recommended by the Floyd County Health Dept. Masks are required, no more than 50 people throughout the building and no food may be brought in to be shared. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.