Charlotte “Bonnie” Tennyson

Funeral services for Charlotte “Bonnie” Waters Tennyson, 73, Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 18, 2018 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. She passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Brandon Woods at Alvamar.
Charlotte was born June 11, 1944 in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of William Clark and Charlotte Molly (Knight) Waters.

She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed bowling and had received her 50-year certificate. She also enjoyed attending Country Stampede.

She worked in retail at Walmart until she retired in 2010.

She married Michael L. Tennyson, Sr. on April 17, 1976 in Kansas City, KS. He survives of the home.

Other survivors include her three sons, William Eugene Robinson, David Leon Robinson, Michael Louis Tennyson, Jr.; four daughters, Sunday Ann Martin, Traci Michelle McWaters, Shelly Ilene Diers, Keri Elizabeth Tennyson; 23 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and one sister, Judith Frances Hackney.

The family will greet friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2018 at the mortuary.

Memorial Contributions may be made in her name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Children’s Miracle Network and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

16 Condolences

  1. Joann wood on May 15, 2018 at 2:48 pm

    Bonnie gave her love to others freely. Her sweet spirit will remain in my heart for eturnity.



  2. Kevin Kuermaier on May 15, 2018 at 4:11 pm

    I worked with Bonnie for many years at Walmart. Sorry to hear of her passing. She was a nice person. I’m sorry for your loss.



  3. Kevin Lober on May 15, 2018 at 7:07 pm

    My buddy Bedelia will be missed~a warm sweet smile~it was an honor working with her. My condolences and prayers are with you.



  4. Helen Barker - Schweda on May 15, 2018 at 7:42 pm

    Mike, My Heart goes out to you and your Family. Bonnie was a sweet and gentle lady who carried great Love and dedication to her Family. Take comfort that she still feels your Love. She will live on in your Heart. The memories she leaves with each of you are truly a golden gift ????.



  5. Ramona Waters Parker on May 15, 2018 at 7:51 pm

    Bonnie was how I knew her and she was my cousin. Her Dad (Clark) and my
    Dad (Herman) were brothers. What I remember as a kid was her smile, laugh and spunky personality. My condolences and prayers are with the whole family.



  6. Tammy Bevens on May 16, 2018 at 1:34 am

    I just want to say I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of a wonderful and loving woman Bonnie was she will be deeply missed .Prayers to the family .



  7. Reina Keiser on May 16, 2018 at 2:49 am

    My prayers are with you
    My sweet Bonnie smile and love for others will be missed
    Dead leave heart ache no one can heal …….but Love leave memories no one can steal
    My heart is with her family and friends



  8. Kylee Moore on May 16, 2018 at 6:51 am

    Mike,

    I am so sorry for your loss. Bonnie was always so sweet and kind to me and I will never forget her smile when she came to the office. It was a pleasure knowing her.

    Kylee



  9. Sharon Waters Alvarez on May 16, 2018 at 7:49 am

    When we were youngsters growing up she was cousin “Bonnie” to us. I remember the adventures we shared, listening to records, telling scarey stories and just being young girls. I remember when her parents (aunt Charlotte and uncle Clark) were building a house and all of us spent so much time there as our Dad’s worked tirelessly to finish the inside, our Mom’s kept us all fed and we played. My deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to her husband, children and grandchildren.



  10. Joe and JoEtta Bellinger on May 16, 2018 at 8:52 am

    Mike so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you and your family.



  11. Patricia Fox on May 16, 2018 at 10:03 pm

    So sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing. She was a special lady, always respectful and caring to all her customers at Wal-Mart for so many years. She had a great sense of humor and was always ready to have fun while doing excellent work! She will be missed by myself and many others. Prayers to her loving family~ Patricia Fox



  12. Stephanie Cochran on May 18, 2018 at 7:09 am

    To All Members of the family,
    I’m so very sorry for your loss!! It’s heartbreaking when a member of the family passes on and leaves us behind. I hope it’s consoling for everyone to know that she is no longer feeling any pain. She will be with each one of you for the rest of your lives.
    My Deepest Condolences,
    Stephanie Cochran



  13. Lyle and Sherry Morris on May 18, 2018 at 9:02 am

    Mike and family,
    I am so sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing.
    It will be so sad not seeing Bonnie there at Royal Crest Lanes anymore.
    I think she loved to bowl as much as I do.
    Please know that my wife and I feel for your loss.
    If there is anything we can do for you and your family, please let us know.
    Lyle and Sherry Morris



  14. Amber and Family on May 18, 2018 at 11:37 pm

    Rest In Paradise Sweet lady.. Thoughts and Prayers from my family to yours..



  15. Carmen Marsico on May 21, 2018 at 5:17 pm

    My sincere condolences and prayers for the family. I will miss her smile and hugs.



  16. Mary Lingwall on June 17, 2018 at 1:53 pm

    So sorry to see this. I worked with Bonnie many years ago at Wal-Mart. When I think of her, I see her always smiling, joyful, and full of life. Rest in Peace sweet lady.



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