01/31/2025
Bonnie Sue Lowe Dicks was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on January 30th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of faith, kindness, and unwavering love for her family and community. She was the most generous, modest, and Godly woman, always putting others before herself and living as a true reflection of Christ’s love.
Born to loving parents, Leon Lowe and Blanche Roberts Lowe of Joaquin, on June 17, 1941, Bonnie was given her name simply because her mother liked the sound of it. Bonnie grew up in the country in a small but loving home alongside her two sisters Margie and Patsy, and her brother, Buren. Life was simple but full of joy, from playing basketball, tending the family garden, and spending summer days fishing. Their modest home was rich with love, laughter, and the values that shaped her into the kind, hardworking woman she became. It was in Joaquin’s small Jackson Missionary Baptist Church, that Bonnie discovered her deep love for God, and at the age of 12, she made the life-changing decision to follow Christ, an unwavering devotion that would guide her every step.
A proud graduate of Joaquin High School, Bonnie excelled in math and loved traveling with her basketball team. She later attended Spencer-Draughon School in Shreveport, Louisiana, before settling in Nacogdoches, Texas, where she built a beautiful life filled with love, friendship, and faith. She often described Nacogdoches as a place of warm, welcoming people, and she, in turn, made it even brighter with her presence.
Bonnie’s work ethic was unmatched. This was an attribute instilled in her by her parents and grandparents. She believed that if you wanted something, you had to work for it, a lesson she carried throughout her years of dedicated service at Stripling’s Pharmacy and later at Commercial Bank of Texas, from which she eventually retired. Of all the titles and jobs Bonnie held in her lifetime, none brought her more joy than that of "Nana." Being a grandmother was her greatest blessing, and she embraced it with boundless love, gentle wisdom, and endless hugs. Her grandson, Matthew, was the light of her life, and she filled their days together with warmth, laughter, and cherished memories that will last a lifetime.
Faith and gratitude were at the heart of everything Bonnie did. Thanksgiving was her favorite holiday, a time when she could reflect and give thanks for the many blessings in her life. Easters were spent in church, followed by Easter egg hunts and fried chicken. Her favorite Bible verse, 1 John 4:7-8, perfectly captures the way she lived her life: "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God, and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love."
Bonnie found joy in the simple things, from cheering for her beloved Duke basketball team, sharing laughter with friends, and most of all, spending time with her family. She was a quiet, constant presence of love, strength, and faith, and her impact will be felt for generations to come.
Bonnie is now reunited with those who have gone before her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Blanche Lowe, and brother in law, Bill Anderson, and nephew, Billy Wayne Anderson.
She is survived by:
Son, Billy Dicks and wife, Stacy of Nacogdoches
Daughter, Brooke Dicks of Nacogdoches and partner Kim LaRue of Hudson, Texas
Grandson, Matthew Dicks of Nacogdoches
Sisters:
Margie Anderson
Patsy Lowe of Joaquin
Brother, Buren and wife, Mary Ellen Lowe of Joaquin
Many nieces, nephews, and cousins, who she loved dearly.
A celebration of Bonnie’s life will be held at Laird Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Visitation will begin at 9am, with a service beginning at 10am. Interment will immediately follow at Jackson Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Joaquin, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Bonnie Dicks to Jackson Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 15, Joaquin, Texas, 75954 to honor Bonnie’s lifelong dedication to faith and kindness.
Bonnie’s life was a beautiful testament to love, humility, and unwavering faith. She will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
