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Bonnie Little

Female 1924 - 2014  (89 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Bonnie Little was born on 20 Sep 1924 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee (daughter of James Joshua Little and Nellie Leona Simmons); died on 4 May 2014 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.

    Notes:

    TELFORD - Bonnie Little Byerley, 94, of Telford, TN, went to her Heavenly reward on Saturday, May 4, 2019, following a brief illness.

    She was born on September 20, 1924, in Washington County, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, James J. and Nellie Simmons Little, four siblings and their spouses: Ruby (Dean) McCracken, Jessie (J.C.) Saylor, Louise (Charles) Gresham, Estel (Della) Little; two nieces: Nelta McCracken and Susan Gresham; one brother-in-law: John McFeature.

    Bonnie graduated from Boones Creek High School and worked at Klopman Mills/Burlington Industries in Johnson City before becoming a full-time homemaker and mother. She enjoyed quilting, crossword puzzles, and growing irises. She loved her family and friends very much.

    She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Wilbur Steele "W.S." Byerley, her children and their spouses: JoAnn (William "Bill") Price, John Harvey (Jennifer) Byerley, James Earl (Tammy) Byerley; four grandchildren: Lucas Byerley, Preston Price, Lara Byerley, and Marissa Byerley; two great grandchildren: Cayman and Marley Price; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

    Bonnie was a longtime member of Boones Creek Christian Church, where she was a member of the "Quilting Ladies" group.

    She will be cremated per her wishes.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James Joshua Little was born on 24 Jul 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee (son of Marcellus Little and Anna Eliza Swanner); died on 27 Aug 1977 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    James married Nellie Leona Simmons on 24 Dec 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nellie (daughter of W. Edgar Simmons and Laura Ann Young) was born on 19 Feb 1888 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Apr 1972 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Nellie Leona Simmons was born on 19 Feb 1888 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee (daughter of W. Edgar Simmons and Laura Ann Young); died on 19 Apr 1972 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. 1. Bonnie Little was born on 20 Sep 1924 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 May 2014 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Marcellus Little was born in Dec 1858 in Carter County, , , Tennessee (son of John Little, II and Ruth Ann Boring); died about 1924 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Little Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    Marcellus married Anna Eliza Swanner on 20 Apr 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Anna (daughter of George William Swanner and Amanda Jane Keene) was born on 17 Jul 1858 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Dec 1935 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Little Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Anna Eliza Swanner was born on 17 Jul 1858 in Carter County, , , Tennessee (daughter of George William Swanner and Amanda Jane Keene); died on 28 Dec 1935 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Little Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. Sarah M. Little was born in Mar 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 2. James Joshua Little was born on 24 Jul 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Aug 1977 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    3. Ora Dena Little was born on 8 Sep 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Dec 1948 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Patton Simmons Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  W. Edgar Simmons was born on 8 Mar 1862 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died on 16 Apr 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Patton Simmons Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    W. married Laura Ann Young about 1883. Laura was born on 5 Jun 1865; died on 22 Mar 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Patton Simmons Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Laura Ann Young was born on 5 Jun 1865; died on 22 Mar 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Patton Simmons Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. Janette Simmons was born about 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 3. Nellie Leona Simmons was born on 19 Feb 1888 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Apr 1972 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    3. Carl Simmons was born about 1890 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    4. Virge Mae Simmons was born on 8 May 1891; died on 23 Feb 1939 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Patton Simmons Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    5. Nora Alice Simmons was born on 14 Feb 1893; died on 10 Mar 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Patton Simmons Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    6. Grace Simmons was born about 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    7. Ollie Simmons was born about 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    8. William Warren Simmons was born on 29 Oct 1900; died on 25 Aug 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Patton Simmons Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    9. Jason Herrel Simmons was born on 16 Jan 1904; died on 24 Nov 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Patton Simmons Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    10. Sam Simmons was born about 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    11. Henry Simmons was born about 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    12. G. Robert Simmons was born about 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John Little, II was born on 16 Jul 1806 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died about 1862 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.

    John married Ruth Ann Boring on 11 Dec 1824 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Ruth was born on 16 Nov 1806 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Dec 1884 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Ruth Ann Boring was born on 16 Nov 1806 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Dec 1884 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. Rev. Joshua Boring Little was born on 7 Feb 1826 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Jun 1909.
    2. John L. Little, III was born in Jan 1827 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Mar 1901 in Kentucky, , , .
    3. Caroline E. Little was born on 13 Apr 1834 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Jun 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    4. Rev. James King Little was born on 19 Apr 1836 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Mar 1915 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Limestone Church of the Brethren, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    5. Arnold P. Little was born about 1839 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Apr 1912 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.
    6. Franklin Hoss Little was born on 13 Jan 1841 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Apr 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    7. Hezekiah Little was born on 12 May 1845 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Apr 1914 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.
    8. Mary Alice Little was born on 16 Sep 1850 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Apr 1893 in Monroe County, , , Tennessee.
    9. Anne Little was born about 1853 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.
    10. 4. Marcellus Little was born in Dec 1858 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1924 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Little Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  George William Swanner was born on 7 Sep 1836; died on 16 Oct 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in North G. Taylor Memorial Um Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    George married Amanda Jane Keene on 10 Feb 1856 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Amanda was born on 10 Nov 1833; died on 12 Aug 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in North G. Taylor Memorial Um Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Amanda Jane Keene was born on 10 Nov 1833; died on 12 Aug 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in North G. Taylor Memorial Um Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. 5. Anna Eliza Swanner was born on 17 Jul 1858 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Dec 1935 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Little Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    2. Samuel C. Swanner was born about 1863 in Monroe County, , , Tennessee.
    3. James Franklin Swanner was born on 1 Jun 1868 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Dec 1942 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.
    4. Joshua Swanner was born in Dec 1869 in Monroe County, , , Tennessee.