Bonnie M. Furrow

Bonnie Furrow of Sweetwater, TN, died Monday, September 21st at home with family and friends by her side. Her commitment and service to the health and welfare of the community and surrounding area were evidenced by her dedication to her life’s work through the Sweetwater Hospital Association (SHA), Sweetwater Hospital Home Health Program, Wood Presbyterian Home/Wood Village, Monroe County Maternity Center, and Monroe Chapter of American Cancer Society. In 1946 she began an illustrious career with SHA as a Registered Nurse, was promoted to Director of Nurses, a position she held for twenty-seven years, and completed her work in Administration the last thirty-four years. Her compassionate service was driven by her unwavering Christian faith nurtured through her church home, First Presbyterian Church of Sweetwater. She was predeceased by her husband of 35 years, J.H. (Fuzz) Furrow; parents, Caleb J. McCuistion and Sara Holloway McCuistion and four siblings. Survivors include: daughter, Nancy Furrow Leigh, Tuscaloosa, AL; son, Sam J. Furrow (Ann), Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Lee Ann Furrow Tolsma (John), Knoxville; Jay Furrow, Los Angeles, CA; Matt Leigh, Birmingham, AL; Katie Leigh, Tuscaloosa, AL and three great-grandchildren. The family extends sincere thanks and appreciation to the members of the Sweetwater Hospital Association and SHA Home Health Program, as well as special friends, Luverne Davis and Debbie Shell, for their exceptional care and compassion. A service to celebrate the life of Bonnie Furrow will be held for family and friends on Wednesday, September 23rd, 7:00 pm, at the First Presbyterian Church, 601 Church Street, Sweetwater, TN 37874 with the Reverend Ted Baker officiating. Visitation will immediately follow the service. Interment will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday at Spring City Cemetery, Spring City, TN.37381. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Sweetwater or the Bonnie Furrow Education Fund of the Sweetwater Hospital Association, 304 Wright St. Sweetwater, TN 37874. Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater, in charge of the local arrangements. www.kykerfuneralhome.com

Bonnie M. Furrow

February 15, 1921 - September 21, 2009