Charlene Ruby Bonnette

Charlene Ruby Barrow (Bonnette) was born March 13, 1932, to loving parents, father Jesse Courtney Barrow and mother Ruby Dee Barrow (Lucas). Charlene was the oldest of eight children. She grew up on Ruby Lane in Splendora, Texas. She graduated high school in 1950 from Splendora High School, where she enjoyed playing basketball on a clay court. Charlene married Bo Bonnette and together they has 2 children, Norman Bonnette and Deborah Luevano, and were married for 49 years.

 Charlene was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Grapeland, Texas. She volunteered faithfully through the Love Circle, cooking for members and serving the church. Charlene, along with her husband, started a grocery store in New Caney, New Caney Super Market. They added the New Caney Locker plant a few years later. They sold the Super Market in the early 70s. Well known for their deer sausage, Charlene and her husband ran the Locker plant for over 30 years. They retired to Grapeland, where they ran a small hay and cattle farm for Bo’s remaining years. After her husband’s death in 1995, Charlene remained in Grapeland for a short time before moving back to Splendora to be with her children.  

Charlene was a great cook and could always be found making cookies, pies or a hot meal for her family. Her peach butter will be greatly missed by her family as well as her hospitality. She enjoyed sewing and creating crafts to give to her grandchildren and sell at her church’s craft fair. But of all her talents, her storytelling will be missed most. Charlene was great at sharing her life with her family, and telling stories of her siblings, and children.  

Preceded in death by: parents, Courtney Jesse Barrow and Ruby Dee Barrow; Brothers Vernon Barrow, Ray Barrow, Leonard Barrow; Sisters Geraldine Milstid, Mary Smith, Carolyn McAdams, daughter in law Patricia Bonnette.

  Survived by sister Norma Inkster and husband Stan, son Norman Bonnette and daughter Deborah Luevano Grandchildren: Tricia Bledsoe, Tayra Peterson and husband Matt, Nathan Bonnette and wife Emily, Nikki Scurlock and husband Drew, Great grandchildren: Carson Bledsoe, Katrina Jones and husband Brandon, Hannah Bledsoe, Abigail Peterson, Christian Peterson, Joanna Peterson, Noam Bonnette, Waylon Bonnette, Dewayne Luevano and wife Zoe, Karaline Howell. Great great grandchildren: Harper Luevano

All services are being handled under the trusted care of Neal Funeral Home.