Bonnie Jean (MacBride) Clifford

Bonnie Jean Clifford, 77, passed away peacefully at home on Christmas Eve surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 8th, 1945 in Rochester, New York to Phyllis J. and Raymond Macbride.

Bonnie graduated from nursing school in May of 1967 and started a lifelong career as a caring maternity nurse.

She met the love of her life, Garry, in 1966 and they married on October 14th, 1967 in Rochester, New York. They moved to Georgia where they went on to have three children.

As a family they thoroughly enjoyed traveling and creating traditions and memories. She is known for giving selflessly to others and enjoyed making others feel welcomed. She enjoyed having her morning cup of coffee on the front porch while watching the birds and the squirrels and always made sure they were well-fed.

Bonnie is known for her creative and artistic talents in ceramics, knitting, crocheting, sewing, and baking. Her specialty during the holidays was her famous pumpkin bread. She took pride in her garden every year, planting a variety of flowers and vegetables with her favorite harvest being the jalapenos. Bonnie will be known for her love of all animals and rescuing a cat or two in need.

After retiring as a nurse, she spent her time working and volunteering at Northside- Forsyth Hospital where she met many lifelong friends.

Her memory and the love she gave will live forever in our hearts. She will be deeply missed.

Bonnie is preceded in death by her mother Phyllis J. MacBride, her father Raymond MacBride as well as her brother Kenneth MacBride of Rochester, New York.

She is survived by her husband Garry Clifford and children Michael, Kathryn, and Rebecca Clifford as well as her grandchildren Cassidy and Ashley Clifford and Samuel and Elijah Clifford. She is also survived by Mary and Kevin Boyle, Scott Boyle, and Amanda Odom as well as many extended family and friends.

Visitation will be at McDonald and Son Funeral Home from 1:00pm-3:00pm on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023.