Bonnie Tench

Bonnie Lou McConnell Tench, age 89, of Demorest, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.

Mrs. Tench was born on November 12, 1929 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Marion A. and Verlee Cowart McConnell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy J. Tench. She was a member of The Torch Worship Center. Mrs. Tench was a home maker and a seamstress. Mrs. Tench was known as "Granny" to her grandchildren. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother.  

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Drucilla Tench Bryson and Roy Lee Bryson, of Mt. Airy; sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne E. and Bernice Tench, of Demorest; Sidney Judson and Carol Tench, of Demorest; seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild on the way, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 8, 2019 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel with Pastor Daryl Lovell officiating. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the funeral home.

Arrangements are in care of Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel, 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. 706-778-1700