Bonnie Jean Morton

Bonnie Jean Morton slipped peacefully into her eternal rest on December 31, 2021. She was born on July 30, 1926, to Ella and George Nemecek, at the family home in Lexington, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Debra Ann Morton, her parents, and her 8 siblings, Elmer Nemecek, Albert Nemecek, Johnnie Nemecek, Levi Nemecek, Dorothy Jordan, Thomas Nemecek , Katherine Robinett, and Wyman Nemecek. The youngest of 9, she is the last of a great generation. She is survived by her husband, Afton L. Morton, of Choctaw, daughter Teresa J. Morton, of Norman, and many, many nieces and nephews. Upon graduating from Noble High School, Bonnie attended Blackwood Business College. After receiving her certificate, she went to work for Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation (much to the disappointment of Mr. Blackwood, who wanted her to work for him.) She worked there until just before the birth of her first child, Debra, in 1953. In 1968, Bonnie began a long career at Oklahoma City University, serving as the secretary for the Vice President of Church Relations for 20 years. Her service to the United Methodist community continued for another 14 years, as she took a position as administrative assistant to the president of The Oklahoma United Methodist Foundation. She loved her work and the people with whom she worked, and continued with the foundation into her 70s. One of her last projects was the writing and publishing of a book about the history of the Foundation.

Bonnie was sweet, kind, lovely, strong, compassionate and always thought of others before herself. She was independent, a good listener, a loving wife and mother and was dedicated to caring for her family. She never missed a game, concert or event, and was active in all aspects of the school life of her daughters. She taught them to always do their best and was an exemplary role model. She was wise and a problem solver. There was never a challenge she could not conquer and her positive outlook on life guided everything she did. She was brilliant, extremely efficient, hard working and a woman of great faith. She loved the big gatherings with her Nemecek family and was a fantastic cook. In her later years when dementia set in, she would often talk about her siblings and parents in the present, wishing to see or talk to them. Now her desire is fulfilled.

Her love for her church and children was evident in her many years of, along with her husband, being a sponsor of MYF (UMYF) and other activities. In more recent years, she instigated an After School Program at Choctaw UMC, which was near and dear to her heart. Along with helping with class work, she imparted life lessons to those she tutored. She was a pillar in the church and served on leadership committees throughout her life. Her closest friends were members of her KIHU Sunday School Class - a more trustworthy and loyal friend one could not hope to have.

It is impossible to summarize in words a life so well lived - a person so well loved. Only our hearts can hold the memories and what she meant to those who knew her. We will miss her so much.

This world was a much better place with you in it - we will see you in the next.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Choctaw United Methodist, Memo: Bonnie Morton Memorial Fund, 1200 N. Choctaw Road, Choctaw, OK, 73020.

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