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Bonnie Faye Sargent, 81, of Orange passed away on Saturday, Jan. 12, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. She was a native of Singer, La; born on July 6, 1931 to parents Emma Susan (Mitchell) and Samuel H. Slaydon.

She had lived in the Orange area for 60 plus years, and was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed Sewing, going to flea markets, doing all kinds of crafts, and making her daily trip to Wal-Mart. Bonnie was a loving wife, mother, sister, meme and friend who will be missed dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Slaydon; husband, Donald E. “Don” Sargent; brother in law, Bob Winfree; sister, Bertha Owens.

Bonnie is survived by her daughters, Debbie Green and husband, Robert of Buna, Pam Hughes and husband, Lamar of Orange, Edie Killian and husband, Danny of Mauriceville; sons, Johnny Sargent and wife, Cheryl of Orange, Donald Sargent of Orange; sisters, Edie Winfree of Lake Charles, Frances Jouban and husband, George of Deridder, La .; her twin brother, Ray Slaydon, Sr. and wife, Joyce of San Antonio, brother, Bobby Slaydon and wife, Dede of Bryan. Also left to cherish her memory are her nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 15, from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Dorman Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 10:00 am, with Father Steven Leger officiating. Burial will follow at Newlin Cemetery in Singer, LA.

Honoring her as pallbearers will be Johnny Sargent, Donald Sargent, Lamar Hughes, Danny Killian, Weston Desormeaux, Daniel Killian, Cole Killian and George Jouban. Honorary pallbearers are Brian Waguespack and John Sargent.

Condolences may be sent for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.