Alice Rebecca Bonds
April 14, 1941 ~ November 18, 2009
Services:
A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 12:00 PM at St. Mark U.A.M.E. Church, Valley Lee, MD with Dr. Rev. Rudy Brooks officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Monday, November 23, 2009 from 11:00 AM ~ 12:00 PM at St. Mark U.A.M.E. Church, 45685 Happyland Road, Valley Lee, MD.
Alice Rebecca Bonds, 68, was born April 14, 1941 in Leonardtown, MD. She was the oldest of four children born to George Washington Biscoe and Maggie Genieve Lawrence Biscoe. She was raised in Valley Lee, MD and graduated from George Washington Carver High School. She went on to attend Nursing School at St. Mary's Tech Center in Leonardtown, MD.
On October 19, 1961, Alice married Joseph David Bonds. She was a wonderful mother of five children, Kevin Wayne, Novella Marvette, Regina Carlette, David Ignatius, and Alicia Tyrene. Mrs. Bonds made her living as a switchboard operator at Harry Lundeberg Seamanship School in Piney Point, MD. Later she held various other positions. When her health would no longer allow her to work, she spent her time taking care of her husband, her mother, and grandchildren.
Alice accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and was an active member of St. Marks UAME Church in Valley Lee, MD. She held various offices in the church such as Choir member, Assistant Church Secretary, Church Steward, and Sunday School Superintendent to name a few. Most recently, she was named as the Mother of the Church. She was also the Secretary of the Local Sisterhood of St. Marks. Sister Bonds loved the Lord with all of her heart and truly desired to be an example of God's love in all that she did and especially in how she treated others.
Alice, lovingly known as "Bootsie", loved and adored every one of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved being around children and quickly became mom or grandma to any child who walked into her life. She enjoyed cooking and hosting get-togethers and looked forward to any opportunity to spend time with family. Alice loved spending time on the computer and forwarding emails that she found inspiring, uplifting, or helpful. She loved computer games, and especially Wheel of Fortune and her Connect Four handheld game. She collected figurines and any picture of her children or grandchildren was a welcomed gift and a household decoration.
Alice departed this life peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. In addition to Joseph Bonds, her husband of 48 years, she leaves to cherish her memory and carry on her legacy, five children, Kevin (& Charmissa) Biscoe of Stephens City, VA, Novella (& Mark) Anderson of Clinton, MD, Regina (& Bernard) Bonds, David Bonds, and Alicia (& Francis) Bonds all of Lexington Park, MD; 13 grandchildren, Robert, Tasha, Tyrell, Bernard, Jr. (Al-B), Ayesha, Idris, Javonté, Thaddeus, Tynichia, Shanté, Delanté, Nia, and Antonio; 2 great-grandchildren, Amani and Amaya; one sister, the Rev. Phyllis Biscoe and one brother, George (& Rose) Biscoe of Lexington Park, MD; and a host of nieces, nephews, God-children, relatives, and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Anita Carlette Biscoe.
Alice will truly be missed by all who knew her. She showed the love of Christ by example and taught us how to put others before ourselves and how to love others unconditionally. Although life will not be the same without her, we know that God is faithful and we will continue to lift up our eyes unto the hills from whence cometh our help. Psalm 121:1
The family will receive friends on Monday, November 23, 2009 from 11am - 12pm at St. Mark U.A.M.E. Church, 45685 Happyland Road, Valley Lee, MD. A funeral service will follow at 12pm at with the Rev. Dr. Rudy Brooks officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
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“May God bless the Bond’s family with his devine strength during this difficult time. My prayers are with you’ll. I pray that God rests miss Alice’s soul in his peace. She is absent from this earth now, but present with the lord. God just needed another loving angel at his side. “
“To the Bonds and Biscoe family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of grief. Hold tight to the memories of your mom and she will always be with you. Find comfort in knowing she is not suffering and has gone home. “
“May her loving and dear soul rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. She will be greatly missed. She was like a mother to me and I have known her for a long time. Bootsy as we all called her, had such a loving spirit and very soft spoken voice and all ways had kind words to say and such a beautiful smile. I pray that you all find comfort in God and in one another. God bless!!”
“Alicia, I recall your mom being very active with us when we attended Great Mills Elementary. She loved me! She and you have been in my heart over the course of the years. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Your mom was a wonderful person who made us laugh on field trips! I am certain she touched a lot of people! I will never forget her. Feel free to drop me a line: ofctkmattingly@aol.com Love you all, Todd & Family “
“Many Prayers and condolences to the entire family. A great big hug to all. Alicia, Your mom was a very sweet, delightful, and loving person. I am at a loss for adequate words to express my sadness for you. I had the blessed opportunity of knowing your mom and I know heaven just received one of the most special angels. You are a reflection of your mom in the way your treat people with respect and empathy. Not to mention the way you make each person feel loved. I am so sorry for your loss. “
“To the Bonds Family: You all have our deepest sympathy in the loss of Alice. May God comfort you you all. God Bless! “
“We at Chaney Physical Therapy will really miss her joyfulness and laughter that she brought with her. Our prayers are with you. “
“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, I am so sorry for your loss.”
“Dearest Joe and Family, Our heartfelt condolences at the loss of Alice. She was truly a sweet lady. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all.”
“Kevin, Marvette & Regina, I was sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. It’s never easy to lose someone you love and my heart goes out to you. I pray that God’s Love and Comfort be with you at this of sorrow and that you carry on her legacy and memories. God Bless you all and Keep you in his care.”
“To the Joe and Family, We are very sorry to hear of the loss of Alice. She will be truly missed especially that beautiful smile she had. God Bless you all.”
“Jesus said unto her,I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, though he was dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? John 11:25,26. Our heart goes out to the family, May God give you comfort and peace during these moments sorrow. “
“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. I am sorry to hear of your loss.”
“To the Bonds family: Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of loss. Alice and I attended school together, and we attended many church sevices together. She and her mother faithfully attended the Jordan Memorial church sevices as much as they could, as their health allowed them. Jesus wept because he knew that there would be a time in our lives when we would be seperated from our loved ones, but forever in the presence of the Lord. God Bless, your’s in Christ!! John 11:25-26- Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Believest thy this?””
“To the family of Alice Bonds, My prayers to your family, May Our Father, which art in Heaven keep you, lead you and continue to guide you. Always believe Alice is in the rays of the sun as each day passes. For she was truly a ray of sun! “
“To the Family, Wayne, Marvette, Regina, & David I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Bootsie was a very pleasant lady to be around. I enjoyed running into her from time to time… She will be missed, Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, And he will direct your path.””
“We pray that you find comfort in GOD and in another. GOD BLESS YOU and YOUR FAMILY.”
“Regina, We are sorry for the passing of your Mom, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“Alicia and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I had knew your mother for years and she was always sweet with kind words. I know that she will be greatly missed.”
“TO THE BONDS FAMILY: MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL, TO REV PHYLLIS,REGINA,MARVETTE, DAVID & ALICIA I LOVE YOU … LOVE, GLORIA JORDAN-HAYDEN “
“To the Family, You have our deepest sympathy and thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sis. Bonds will be truly missed, especially that special smile she always had when you saw her. Cherish all memories of her and remember she’ll be watching over you day and night. God Bless. Sis. Sarah & Brooks Family “
“Regina & Marvette/The Bonds Family: My thoughts and Prayers are with you. May the Lord wrap His arms around you and comfort you during this time.”
“Alicia, I am so sorry about your mother passing away. I know what is is to lose a parent. My thoughts & prayers go out to you at this time. Just remember she is now your guardian Angel watching over you always & 4ever! Shirley”
“Uncle Joe, Gary, Marvette, Regina, David, Alisha – We are so sorry to hear about Aunt Alice – My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to you all. Regina as I told you over the phone I would be honored to be a pall bearer for Aunt Alice. Thanks for asking. If their is anything else my wife and I can do please do not hesitate to call. Again, family we should cherish all the fond memories we have of our love one, Aunt Alice.”
“To Bootsie’s Family: May the love you share as a family be your strength during this sorrowful time, and please know that there are many caring friends who are only a shoulder away. God Bless.”
“TO THE BONDS FAMILY: YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVE ONE. MS. BOOTSY WAS A KIND AND CONSIDERATE PERSON, I HAVE KNOWN HER FOR MANY YEARS. SHE SURELY WILL BE MISSED BY ALL, CHEERISH ALL THE MEMORIES AND “TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME”. LOVE, CATHY, MICHAEL & CIERA YOUNG “
“TO THE FAMILY OF ALICE BOND. WE ARE PRAYING THAL YOU WILL FEEL GOD’S COMFORT AT THIS TIME.* “
“Hello Family, Like to send my love and heart to my family. Children stay strong know that your Mother was a wonderful person inside and outside. Very caring Wife to uncle Joe. Please know she be missed. They have a caring angel aboard. Love, Theresa Ann Parker “
“We offer our condolences to the Bonds family. Our special condolences to our nephew Kevin, wife and family. You were so regretful in being unable to attend your Aunt Shirley’s funeral on Tuesday only to endure the loss of your mother later that night. We are so very sorry for your loss and we join together in our grieving for the loss of your love ones….aunt and mother. “
“So sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful person and sister in law.”
“We understand your grief and pray for your comfort during this sorrowful time. “
“Joe and Family, we cannot imagine how much all of you will miss “Bootsie”…she was always smiling and friendly no matter what illness she was experiencing. The way she lived her life indicated that she always was and is wrapped in Our Lord’s loving arms. May Our Lord’s love for all of you bring you peace. “
“To the Bonds Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the God of all comfort bring you peace beyond your understanding. Sis. Bonds was a wonderful person and we have known here for many years. She will truly be missed; however, just hold onto the precious memories of her warm heart. May God bless and keep you all.”
“To Bootsie’s family, we are so sorry to hear of Bootsie’s passing. She was truly a woman of God and leaves a legacy to be remembered. Just remembeer she is always close and be assured that by believing in God and his mighty power he will see you though. For her suffering has ended and her joy has truly began. “
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many manisons: if it were not so, I would have told you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know and the way ye know.(St. John 14). Yes, we will miss Sister Alice but our Father receive her with opening arms and now she resting with our Father… Just remember her loving spirit to all & the wisdom she instilled in her children & grandchildren. God Be with All.”
“To the family,we are sorry to hear of your loss. May you all find comfort in God. Our prayers are with you all.”
“Alice was such a beautiful person. I will always remember her goodness towards her family, friends, strangers & the U.A.M.E conference! She helped St. Luke church with an open heart. To her children & grandchildren remember what your mother/grandmother had in stored in your minds & your hearts. To her husband Joe, you were bless with a beautiful compassionate wife of 48 years. Hold on to God unchanging hands! God lend us our love ones for a while, and then he send for them to come home to live with him. May the Lord continue to bless you and keep you with his loving care! “
“”Blessed are the dead who die in the LORD.” We pray that the Lord continues to give you peace in this time of grieving. We thank God for the opportunity to meet her and to have the Biscoe family as part of our family. We love you all!”
“To the family, I would like to express my deepest sorrow at this time of the passing of a wonderful woman, she was a joy to be around and she will always be in my heart and prayers.”
“Our sincere thoughts, prayers and condolences to your entire family.”
“Regina & Alicia & The Bonds family, I was so sorry to hear of Bootsy’s passing. May the Lord hold her in his loving arms and may her soul rest in peace. My love and prayers are with you all. God Bless.”
“To Gina, David, Alicia & the family. I send my deepest condolences to you all. I’am so sorry to hear of your loss. Ms. Bootsy was always so kind and sweet. I remember her as a loving grandmother to her grandchildren when I hung out with Aletha at Tasha’s & David’s. May she rest in peace and you all are in my prayers. God Bless you all.”
“God bless all the family. I was a long time Avon friend of Alice’s. We shared lots of Avon stories and I enjoyed my time with her. Alice was always smiling and helping others. “
“To The Family, You have my deepest sympathy. I recently ran into Bootsie, gave her a hug and had a little chat with her and of course she was smiling as usual and joking about Joe. I shared something with her that I knew she would love to hear and she just smiled and said let me know, that Jesus is the only way and she is so right. To the family your mother, sister, Aunt…., Bootsie has left her touch with many in this community, cherish your memories and keep God first “trust in the lord and lean not on your own understanding”. God Bless you all. “
“To the Bonds Family, God picked one of the most beautiful flowers from his garden. Please know that her living was not in vain. God knows best and he doesn’t make mistakes. May you all be at peace during this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you. “
“Regina & Gary & The Bonds Family: I want you to know that you have my deepest sympathy. May your special memories carry you through this sad and difficult time. She will forever be with you as you hold her closely in your hearts. Lay your burdens in God hands, for his is strong. Give him your pain and sorrow for he is love. “
“To the Bonds,and Biscoe family. I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. Alice was a lovely person. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May GOD continue to Bless you and keep you safe. “
“To the family I give my love and condolences to you. May God every shine his light of love on you as a remembrance of your Mother, Grandmother. Love you Always. God Blessings”