Mrs. Lavonia “Bonnie” Miller, age 83, of Covington, Georgia passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024. She was born on February 2, 1941 to Walfred “Bartow” and Zelma Hoats who have preceded her in death. Bonnie had a natural given talent for playing the piano. She was a pianist for many years and played for several churches, events, funerals, and weddings. Bonnie was a member of the Ambassadors Life Group and she played the piano for Wednesday morning Bible study.  She was always ready to prepare a dish for a grieving family or family with sickness.  Bonnie was a shining light wherever she went.  Everyone loved being around her.  She loved her family, enjoyed cooking and traveling. Bonnie will be greatly missed. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Katie Hoats.

Bonnie is survived by her husband of 62 years, Lucius Miller; children, Joy Miller Bishop and her husband Mark; grandchildren, Luke Anthony Bishop and Grace Marie Bishop; brother, Lewis Everett Hoats; two nieces Heather Lake, Amanda Chester along with other family members and close friends.

A Funeral Service for Bonnie will be held at 3 o’clock, Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Newton Baptist Church with Pastor Jason Ivy officiating. Interment will follow at New Covington Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday from 2:00pm until 3:00pm at the church prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Georgia Baptist Children’s Home and Family Ministry www.georgiachildren.org in memory of Bonnie.