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Official Obituary of

Bonnie T. Cephus

January 30, 1957 ~ January 1, 2026 (age 68) 68 Years Old
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Bonnie Cephus Life and Times

Bonnie T. Cephus was born on January 30, 1957 in Union Springs, Alabama to John and Essie Cephus both preceded her in death.   

After graduation from Bullock County High School, class of 1975.  Bonnie began her college studies at Alabama State University ultimately receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marygrove College Detroit, Michigan Class of 1985.

Bonnie started her professional career working as a psychologist with Bullock County Correctional Facility.  She continued her career with the State of South Carolina in the counseling arena and ultimately retired as a psychologist from the State of Georgia correctional  facility.  Bonnie was an author (Mixed Nuts and Character Cake), an avid reader and political junkie.

Bonnie is survived by her son Christopher Lenere Cephus (Clarisse Hankinson Cephus) and preceded in death by her daughter Bianca Tyneshia Cephus. Continuing to cherish her memory: 7 Grandchildren: Christopher Owens (preceded in death), Brittney Thomas, Jamon Cephus, Alexis Cephus, Shantella Cephus, Alisha Macline, Markeitha Head

14 Great Grandchildren: Sah’niya Verna Thomas (Ni Ni), Aaliya McKenzie Thomas (Lee Lee), Patricia Rae’l King (PK), Demetrius Lenere Thomas (Champ), Armoni Cephus, Sierra Swinger, Essiah Swinger, Noel Swinger, A’miracle Swinger, Aaliyah Fambrough, Kamora Alexander Cephus, Brydan Cutler, Jasiah Bell, Dominic Cooper.1 Brother and 2 Sisters Tony Cephus Union Springs, Alabama, Olivia Cephus Union Springs, Alabama, Patricia Cephus Armstrong, Decatur, Georgia followed by a host of nieces, nephews And Two Dear College Friends Barbara Harris Knowles Carrie Coleman Woodyard

 

 

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Services

Visitation
Friday
January 16, 2026

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Allen Funeral Home Chapel
North Prairie Street
Union Springs, AL 36089

Home Going Celebration
Saturday
January 17, 2026

11:00 AM
First Missionary Baptist Church-Union Springs
106 Holcombe Ave East
Union Springs, AL 36089

Interment
Saturday
January 17, 2026

Mason Cemetery, Union Springs, Alabama

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