Dorothy Bonvillain's obituary , Passed away on February 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana

Dorothy Bonvillain

August 22, 1922 - February 23, 2025 (102 years old)

New Orleans, Louisiana

Dorothy Bonvillain's obituary , Passed away on February 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral, Inc.

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Dorothy Bonvillain

August 22, 1922 - February 23, 2025 (102 years old)

New Orleans, Louisiana

Dorothy Bonvillain Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Dorothy Bonvillain of New Orleans, Louisiana, born in Thibodaux, Louisiana, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 23, 2025 at the age of 102. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy Bonvillain to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husbands, William Wheaton, Sr., Charles Banks, Jr. and Calvin Pollard; her parents, Hezekiah Bonvillain and Sarah Collins; and her siblings, Wilbert Anderson, Sr., Wilson Boveland and Evelyn Bonvillain.

She is survived by: her children, Sarah Wheaton Prosper (Lawrence), William Wheaton, Jr. (Debra), Geraldine Wheaton Guidroz (Elton), Malcolm J. Wheaten (Elizabeth), Charlette M. Banks Reese, Charles Kevin Banks and Sid Paul Banks (Charlette). She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 85 great-grandchildren, and 34 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral, Inc.



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Mount Zion Baptist Church
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Mount Zion Baptist Church
168 Brocato Ln, Raceland, LA 70394

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