Bonise Abley
Bonise Abley, 74, of Beaumont, died Friday, May 23, 2025, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. She was born on January 2, 1951, to Alice June Holiman Rogers and Eldwyn Duren Rogers, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
She was raised on the mission field in Brazil and Paraguay and moved to Little Rock, Arkansas, as a young adult where she met and married her husband, Graham Abley, from Liverpool, England.
Bonise was a lover of music and poetry. She played the organ, piano and harp, and wrote numerous poems throughout her life to honor milestone achievements of her friends and family. She enjoyed spending time around a table or living room and drinking coffee with family while discussing life. Her life was filled with homeschooling her only child, Lauryn, going above and beyond to do what it took to assist her legally blind husband, and even remodeling her kitchen and other projects throughout their house. Her favorite pastime was giving gifts to her five grandchildren every opportunity that she had.
Survivors include her husband, Graham Abley; daughter, Lauryn Falkenstine and her husband, Daniel, of Houston; grandchildren, Shelden Falkenstine, Jenae Falkenstine, Ian Falkenstine, Chandler Falkenstine, and Celeste Falkenstine; and siblings, Sharon Miller and her husband, Robert and Daniel Rogers and his wife Cindy, all of Wiggins, Mississippi; Sarah Ross and her husband, Brian, of Cashmere, Washington; and Philip Rogers and his wife, Wendy, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Michael Rogers and his wife, Debbie, and Paul Rogers
A gathering of Bonise’s family and friends will be from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 30, 2025, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Westgate Memorial Baptist Church, 6220 Westgate Drive, Beaumont, with her interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- May 30, 2025
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Funeral Service
Westgate Memorial Baptist Church
- 6220, Westgate Dr, Beaumont, TX, 77706,
- May 31, 2025
- 10:00 am
Interment
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- 4955, Pine St, Beaumont, TX, 77703,
- May 31, 2025
I have Wonderful memories of times spent together with Bonice, her sister Sharon, and all of their family in Paraguay.
We were missionaries in Paraguay at the same time, though we served in different areas.
We always greatly looked forward to getting together with their family!
They were such a Wonderful family who Loved and served our Lord so faithfully.
My heart aches for you,her family, who will greatly miss her, and you are in my prayers.
At the same time, how I Rejoice for Bonice !
She is now Rejoicing in her Lord’s presence!
Tom and I have such precious memories of Bonise, Graham, and Lauryn. Graham pastored our church when Lauryn was a baby. My son was about the same age. I can remember them playing together. Bonise was always so kind, gentle, patient , and loving. She always had a smile on her face. She was a wonderful wife and mother. She was a special friend. We are praying for your family at this time. We are thankful that she is with our Lord Jesus and that one day we will see her again. We love you all dearly.
Tom and June Underwood
Bonise was such a lovely lady and a wonderful wife to my Brother Graham plus a wonderful Mother to Lauryn, she also enabled Graham to carry on with his chosen profession of being a Baptist Minister by her typing at home to earn extra money. Bonise and Graham shared many happy years together and produced a lovely lady in their daughter Lauryn. Thinking and praying for you all at this sad time, rest in peace now Bonise is in the Lord’s hands. Praying for peace for you all, hugs
I’m so sorry for you all’s loss! Bonise was a very sweet and wonderful friend and very close to our family! Even in our sorrow we rejoice with you that she is whole again rejoicing with our Lord and Savior! Praying for the Lord to bring you great peace and comfort during this time! Sending our love! Donna and Mark