Bonita White-Coffey
Age - -28
December 9, 2023
Bonita White-Coffey ViewingFriday, December 8, 2023 People's funeral home 12 to 7Service Saturday, December 9, 2023 @11:00First Baptist Church 1100 Malone Denton, TX 76206ObituaryOn November 26, 2023, Bonita Marchelle White-Coffey heard her Master's call ushering her into Heaven's gates exchanging her labor for reward. Bonita Marchelle Mohair White-Coffey was born September 6, 1964, to the parentage of Floyed Harris Sr. and Mary Mohair. Bonita accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mr. Calvary Baptist Church. She Loved to use her gift of song in church and would later utilize this passion as the Director of the children's and college choirs at Morse Street Baptist Church. Bonita's smile and personality were infectious. Children loved and she loved them wholeheartedly. A lifelong resident of Denton Texas, Bonita attended Denton High School where she was a member of the Fillies Drill Team. AS a proud Graduate, she would serve as a chairman of the class of 1982. After graduating from high school, she then attended and graduated from Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. Here she met the late Tommy White, and they were married in April of 1985. To this union she gained a daughter, Channon and would later birth three beautiful children, Brittney, Nicholas, and Ryan. A Model Proverbs 31 woman, Bonita relished in role as a mother and devoted wife. Bonita and Tommy were married for 11 years before he passed away in late September 1996. She would find love later again in life when she met Robb Coffey. From this union, she would gain a bonus son, Robert Coffey and Robb gained three bonus children. As a couple, they shared their love for Mean Green Athletics' and enjoyed spending time with their closest friends. They took pride in raising their children and attending their events and later enjoyed being "Nams" and "Pawpaw Robb" to all tof their grandchildren. Bonita was the Matriarch of the family and kept everyone connected. Family was everything to her!Bonita was the life of the party: she was always ready to 'turn up!" If there was music, she was there and wanting everybody to join in and watch all of her many dance moves and singing. She was not just a vibe; she WAS the vibe!"Nita" as her family and friends lovingly called her, worked at Verizon for many years before being employed in Denton ISD's Special Education Department. Her role in the department would continue to cultivate her passion for students as she transitioned to the University of North Texas, as the Secretary for the Mean Green Basketball Department. In this role, she found her true joy; being able to mentor players and many other college students on campus. In addition to her own children who were now in college, Bonita would encourage and motivate students on campus. In addition to her own children who were now in college as they matriculated through their collegiate journey. For 13 years at UNT, she remained diligently touching the lives of all with that same infectious smile and personality until her untimely passing. Bonita leaves to cherish a loving husband, Robert Coffey, daughter, Brittney White-Denton, Nicholas (Sonja) White, Oklahoma City, Ryan (Taylor) White, Little Elm, bonus daughter, Channon (Antonio) Peyton, Waxahachie, TX, bonus sons, Cameron White (Dallas, TX) and Robert Coffey-Denton, Texas. Ten grandchildren and on Goddaughter. Sisters: Cynthia Jones of Ennis, Texas, DeVetra Mohair and Darnesia Mohairs both of Denton, Texas, Portland (Felipe) Castillo, Grand Prairie, Texas. Brothers: Henry (Jackie) Mohair of Atlanta, Georgia, Keefe (Yolanda) Cochran of Oakland, California, Floyd Harris Jr (Courtney), Houston, Texas. A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and best friends. AcknowledgmentWe, the family of Bonita White-Coffey, would like to extend sincere thanks for all the acts. of love and encouragement during this tough time. Your expressions of support will be. remembered. Thank you to her best friends, Theresa Hallman, Felecia Chenevert,Cassandra Berry, Carolyn Bernard, Cookie Hudson, aunt, Maude Berry, Trish Andersonand her sisters, Portland Castillo and Susie Mohair, for staying with her during the day ornights at a time in the hospital, singing with her, praying with her, and just being by her sideduring that time. May God bless you all!Show more
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